Senior Network Security & SD-WAN Specialist

Ventures Unlimited Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventures Unlimited Inc. is seeking a seasoned network engineer to manage complex routing, switching, and security environments. The role covers datacenter and cloud networking with Azure and AWS, supporting hybrid connectivity and SD-WAN, while guiding a distributed team.

You will troubleshoot 24x7 operations, perform RCA, and propose design improvements to align with standards and security requirements. Strong English communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have extensive networking and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with TCP/IP, switching, routing, MPLS, and load balancing.
• Knowledge of STP, VTP, HSRP, VLAN, QoS and other switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Juniper, and Cisco Wireless Controllers.
• Ability to review designs and suggest improvements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with distributed teams.
• Excellent English communication.
• Willingness to work 24x7 shifts.
• Team player with commitment to business success.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with conflicting priorities.
• Knowledge of SD-WAN and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Resolve critical network incidents escalated from L1 and L2 teams.
• Analyze complex routing, switching, wireless, and security issues.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes.
• Review network architecture and recommend improvements and align with standards.
• Support datacenter and cloud networking (Azure, AWS) and manage hybrid connectivity and SD-WAN solutions.
• Guide and manage the team for LAN/Wi-Fi/SD-WAN issues.

Skills

Network administration

TCP/IP

Routing protocols

MPLS

Load balancing

STP/VTP/HSRP

VLAN QoS

Palo Alto

Juniper switches

Cisco Wireless Controllers

Design review

Analytical skills

English communication

24x7 support

Team collaboration

Multitasking

SD-WAN

WLAN Controllers

Tools

Nexus switches

Cisco Wireless Controllers

Palo Alto Firewalls

Juniper switches

F5 Load Balancers

WCS

Job description

Ventures Unlimited Inc. is seeking a seasoned network engineer to manage complex routing, switching, and security environments. The role covers datacenter and cloud networking with Azure and AWS, supporting hybrid connectivity and SD-WAN, while guiding a distributed team.

You will troubleshoot 24x7 operations, perform RCA, and propose design improvements to align with standards and security requirements. Strong English communication and collaboration skills are essential.