Senior Solutions Engineer - Enterprise Networking

CompuNet, Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CompuNet, Inc. seeks a Senior Solutions Engineer for enterprise networking to design, implement, and support robust LAN/WAN solutions across our market. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, post-sales support, and clear documentation to meet client objectives.

You will work with Cisco technologies, network architecture, and ongoing certification maintenance to stay ahead of industry trends and deliver scalable, secure networks.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN networks.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Cisco LAN, WAN, switching, routing, data center, wireless, firewalling, VPN, QoS, MPLS.
• Proficient in IOS, IOS‑XE and NX‑OS.
• CCNA Route/Switch with equivalent experience, CCNP or CCDP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-practice network designs and implementations producing reliable, scalable solutions.
• Perform analysis, diagnosis, and fault isolation of client network issues.
• Prepare proposals including BOM, engineering estimate, and SOW.
• Provide post-implementation documentation and maintain client relationships.
• Hands-on post-sales engineering for networking projects.
• Install equipment and perform upgrades as needed.
• Document client infrastructures and provide technical thought leadership.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

Cisco networking

IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS

CCNA Route/Switch

CCNP or CCDP

Network troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or higher in CS/MIS/Engineering

Tools

Routers and Catalyst/Nexus switches

Wireless networking tools

Job description

Senior Solutions Engineer - Enterprise Networking

Idaho Falls, ID 83404

CompuNet values its people more than any other asset—and realizes the contributions made by each employee are a reflection of their education, experience, certifications, expertise and passions. We strive to take care of each other, do the right thing and help our customers succeed. We work to build lasting relationships and are proud that our customers across many industries see us as a trusted advisor. Putting the customer at the center of every engagement, our mission is to design, test, deploy and support the right IT solutions for every customer.

We offer a generous total compensation package for our employees, including competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, PTO, company-matching retirement plans, profit-sharing and more.

What You’ll do

Our engineers are the foundation of success for our customers and our business. We are seeking an Enterprise Networking Solutions Engineer or Senior Solutions Engineer to join our team serving our Big Sky market. The selected candidate can be physically located anywhere within our market area which includes Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Eastern Idaho and Alaska. This role will perform the following responsibilities:

• Deliver best-practice network designs and implementations producing reliable, available, and scalable network solutions
• Perform analysis, diagnosis, and fault isolation of existing client network issues
• Prepare project proposals including Bill of Materials, Engineering Professional Services Estimate, and Statement of Work
• Prepare and deliver post implementation documentation to clients
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients
• Serve as a hands-on post-sales engineer implementing and supporting networking projects
• Physically install equipment including routers, switches, and other network infrastructure as needed
• Perform upgrades on customer equipment
• Anticipate IT industry trends and future directions, understand client business objectives, and incorporate this information into proposed architectural solutions to fit future needs and initiatives
• Discover, audit and document client infrastructures
• Provide technical thought leadership while interacting closely with clients
• Maintain and increase technical certifications based upon certification requirement changes and business market requirements

Who you are

You’re a strong team player that is invested in helping your customers succeed and contributing to a great company culture. You have the following knowledge, skills, abilities and/or education:

• 3 to 5+ years designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN networks
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of the following Cisco networking solutions including LAN, WAN, switching (L2 & L3), routing (BGP, OSPF & EIGRP), data center, wireless, firewalling, VPN, QoS, & MPLS
• Proficient in IOS, IOS‑XE and NX‑OS
• Strong knowledge of routers, Catalyst/Nexus switches, wireless solutions, SD‑WAN, and Next Gen Firewalls
• Experience in creating and defining new network architectures and explaining complex issues/situations
• Ability to explore new ideas and make innovative contributions to existing network processes or solutions
• Excellent documentation, presentation, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and client‑facing skills
• CCNA Route/Switch with equivalent experience, CCNP, or CCDP
• Maintain technical certifications
• Experience troubleshooting network issues

An outstanding candidate would have one or more of the following qualifications in addition to the above:

• Knowledge and experience with implementation and support of the following:
• Cisco and Meraki wireless networks. Knowledge of other vendor wireless networks, such as Mist, Aruba, or Arista
• Demonstrate solid understanding of 802.11 protocols
• Wireless survey tools
• Thorough understanding of wireless network survey process
• Knowledge of predictive and physical survey techniques
• Spectrum analysis tools
• Ability to design and support a wide range of requirements in a wireless network, including:
• basic office, high‑density, wireless voice, and high‑bandwidth wireless networks
• Experience with Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE)
• Experience with Cisco DNA
• Experience with Meraki cloud networking products
• Experience gathering customer requirements, white boarding/presenting solutions, developing a Bill of Materials (BOM) and preparing project Statements of Work (SOWs)
• CCIE or equivalent experience and knowledge
• CCNP Wireless or CCNP Route/Switch or CWNA or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of networking experience, including configuring, analyzing & troubleshooting complex networks
• Associate degree or higher in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related field

Who we are

CompuNet, Inc. is an engineering‑led IT solution provider that offers consulting, design, and professional services. Our strength lies in our team of outcome‑driven and relationship‑focused professionals with a long history of designing IT solutions. Our team of highly skilled engineers take the lead in designing, developing, and implementing solutions that address complex business challenges. This team takes ownership for the entire project lifecycle, from discovery and design through deployment, training, and handoff.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.