Senior Network Engineer – SD-WAN, Fortinet & Meraki

Akkodis; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Vision assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer in Omaha, NE to design, implement, and support diverse client networks. You will tackle complex issues across Fortinet, Aruba, Meraki, and SD‑WAN environments while collaborating with teams on security initiatives and migrations.

Ideal candidate brings 5+ years of network engineering, strong troubleshooting skills, and clear communication to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on network engineering, network administration, or network support experience.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with routing, switching, firewall, and wireless technologies.
• Experience with Fortinet, HPE Aruba, Cisco Meraki, SonicWall, WatchGuard or similar.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, NAT, and network security principles.
• Experience configuring and supporting firewalls, switches, wireless infrastructure, and SD‑WAN.
• Experience performing firmware upgrades, patching, network monitoring, and maintenance.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and document technical solutions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 5+ years of hands-on network engineering, network administration, or network support experience.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with routing, switching, firewall, and wireless technologies.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Fortinet, HPE Aruba, Cisco Meraki, SonicWall, WatchGuard
• Strong understanding of: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, NAT, Network security principles and best practices
• Experience configuring and supporting: Firewalls, Network switches, Wireless infrastructure, SD‑WAN solutions
• Experience performing firmware upgrades, patching, network monitoring, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and document technical solutions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and work independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Hands-on network engineering

Troubleshooting

Routing

Switching

Firewall

Wireless technologies

Fortinet

Aruba

Meraki

SD-WAN

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VLANs

VPNs

Network security principles

Firmware upgrades

Network monitoring

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Fortinet

Aruba

Meraki

SonicWall

WatchGuard

SD‑WAN

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer in Omaha, NE to design, implement, and support diverse client networks. You will tackle complex issues across Fortinet, Aruba, Meraki, and SD‑WAN environments while collaborating with teams on security initiatives and migrations.

Ideal candidate brings 5+ years of network engineering, strong troubleshooting skills, and clear communication to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.