Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer (Fortinet / Cisco)

RightStaff Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RightStaff Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead technical delivery on engagements, partnering with Account Managers and Project Managers to scope work and price professional services.

You will act as a practice lead, drive technical strategy, and mentor teammates. We expect 10+ years in engineering, CCIE or equivalent certification, and strong communication skills to lead complex projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Presales experience including hardware and Professional Services.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects and delegating tasks to junior engineers.
• Strong collaboration with Project Managers and Account Managers on project planning and execution.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account Managers on opportunities, including project and block-of-time quotes.
• Scope projects, write Scopes of Work, complete Professional Services pricing, and present solutions.
• Serve as the Practice Lead for your technology within the team or organization.
• Stay current with emerging technologies through self-training and courses.
• Train, mentor, and coach peers on new technologies.
• Lead project delivery technically, assign tasks, guide engineers through lifecycle.

Skills

Presales

Project leadership

Technical communication

Education

CCIE or equivalent

10+ years senior engineer

Bachelor’s degree

Microsoft Office proficiency

Continual learning

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview:
The Senior Engineer will lead technical delivery on projects, working closely with Account Managers and Project Managers to ensure successful implementation of solutions. This role includes scoping projects, providing technical expertise, coaching peers, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in your technology domain. You will act as a practice lead, contributing to both technical strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Account Managers on opportunities, including project and block-of-time quotes.
• Scope projects, prepare written Scopes of Work, complete Professional Services pricing sheets, and present solutions to customers.
• Serve as the Practice Lead for your technology within the team or organization.
• Stay current with emerging technologies through self-training, bootcamps, or online courses.
• Train, mentor, and coach peers on new technologies.
• Lead project delivery technically, assigning tasks and guiding engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with Project Managers to create timelines, assess risks, and track milestones, or independently run projects when no Project Manager is assigned.
• Maintain accurate time entry and project documentation.

Technical Requirements:

• Presales experience, including quoting both hardware and Professional Services (4+ years).
• Proven experience leading engineering projects and delegating tasks to junior engineers.
• Strong collaboration with Project Managers and Account Managers on project planning and execution.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills (verbal and written).

Education & Certification Requirements:

• CCIE or equivalent certification in your technology practice.
• 10+ years of experience as a senior engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to continual learning to maintain certifications and complete requested training.

Company Description

RightStaff was recognized by INC 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. RightStaff’s unique process and approach to staffing has enabled us to provide services that far exceed our competitors in the areas of resource qualification, delivery and performance measurement.

Voted Best Places to work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. RightStaff is a nationwide IT solutions partner. We offer a full range of services, covering recruitment, project management, rollouts, project deployment, staffing, consulting services, and direct hire placement.

RightStaff is continuing to grow our service offerings every year, offers excellent compensation, and a great opportunity for career growth.

Company Description

RightStaff was recognized by INC 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. RightStaff’s unique process and approach to staffing has enabled us to provide services that far exceed our competitors in the areas of resource qualification, delivery and performance measurement.

Voted Best Places to work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. RightStaff is a nationwide IT solutions partner. We offer a full range of services, covering recruitment, project management, rollouts, project deployment, staffing, consulting services, and direct hire placement.

RightStaff is continuing to grow our service offerings every year, offers excellent compensation, and a great opportunity for career growth.