Senior Solutions Engineer - Enterprise Networking

CompuNet, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Retirement plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

CompuNet, Inc.—a Spokane, WA-based IT solutions provider—seeks a Senior Solutions Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN networks for the Spokane market. You will deliver best-practice network designs, perform fault isolation, prepare BOM/SOW, and drive post-sales deployments while maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of hands-on Cisco networking, IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS expertise, and relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP or CCDP).

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years enterprise LAN/WAN design, implementation and maintenance.
• Strong hands-on Cisco networking knowledge including LAN/WAN, switching, routing, data center, wireless, firewall, VPN, QoS, MPLS.
• Proficient in IOS, IOS-XE and NX-OS.
• Knowledge of routers, Catalyst/Nexus switches, wireless, SD-WAN and Next Gen Firewalls.
• Experience creating and defining new network architectures and explaining complex issues.
• Ability to explore new ideas and contribute to process improvements.
• Excellent documentation, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• CCNA Route/Switch with equivalent experience, CCNP, or CCDP.
• Maintain technical certifications.
• Experience troubleshooting network issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-practice network designs and implementations.
• Perform analysis, diagnosis, and fault isolation of client network issues.
• Prepare project proposals including BOM, Engineering Services Estimate, and SOW.
• Prepare and deliver post-implementation documentation to clients.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients.
• Serve as a hands-on post-sales engineer for networking projects.
• Physically install equipment such as routers and switches.
• Perform upgrades on customer equipment.
• Anticipate IT industry trends and align solutions with client needs.
• Discover, audit and document client infrastructures.
• Provide technical thought leadership with clients.
• Maintain and increase certifications as required.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

Cisco LAN/WAN

IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS

BGP OSPF EIGRP

CCNA/CCNP/CCDP

Documentation

Client-facing

Education

Associate degree or higher in CS/MIS/Engineering

Tools

Meraki Cloud

Cisco ISE

Cisco DNA

Job description

Senior Solutions Engineer - Enterprise Networking

Spokane, WA 99019

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 to join our team serving our Spokane market. 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.