Senior Network Engineer: Secure, Scalable Datacenter Design

Columbia Technology Partners; Bluffdale (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Network Engineer 3 to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network environments. This role focuses on advanced network architecture, security enforcement, and performance across complex, high-scale datacenter and enterprise infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in network engineering and security, serving as a senior contributor responsible for designing secure, scalable networks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; two additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in network engineering, including LAN architecture, monitoring, security, and protection.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network architectures across LAN and datacenter environments.
• Architect and enforce network security solutions, including firewalls, access controls, and secure boundaries.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot advanced network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Oversee network performance, capacity planning, and optimization efforts.
• Configure and manage secure communications, including IPSEC VPNs and encryption solutions.
• Analyze network traffic and lead packet capture and troubleshooting efforts.
• Apply deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, and switching protocols to maintain resilient network operations.
• Support virtualization technologies, including VMware and container-based environments.
• Maintain documentation and track tasking through ticketing systems.
• Participate in on‑call operations and support high‑availability production environments.

Skills

Network engineering

Security enforcement

TCP/IP routing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Cisco Routers

Cisco Switches

Firewalls

IPSEC VPNs

VMware

Container-based environments

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Network Engineer 3 to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network environments. This role focuses on advanced network architecture, security enforcement, and performance across complex, high-scale datacenter and enterprise infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in network engineering and security, serving as a senior contributor responsible for designing secure, scalable networks and