Sr. Network Operations Engineer

We Are EXOS; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

Self-Managed PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Snacks, coffee, beverages

Team bonding events

Job summary

EXOS, established in 2009, seeks a Sr. Network Operations Engineer to join the Infrastructure (INF) Team and own the reliability and compliance of our network. You will lead firewall audits, patch management, VPN remediation, and automation efforts across our global network.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in network engineering, plus 3+ years in a senior role, with Fortinet, Cisco, or Unifi expertise. Strong security, DR/BC planning, and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field OR equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of experience as a Network Engineer, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.

Responsibilities

• Audit and Remediation of Firewall Architecture and Rulesets for consistency with our security posture.
• Firewall Patch Management
• EOL/EOS Compliance Assessments across our managed Firewall fleet
• VPN Audit and Remediation, including remote access current settings, best practices, and ideal controls.
• Vendor offering management to ensure we are best utilizing both our vendors and our equipment
• Lead the automation pipelines for auditing and compliancy across our Network architecture
• Analyze network performance data to identify trends, recurring issues, and areas for improvement
• Develop and implement strategies to prevent network incidents and enhance overall reliability, with a concentration on automated responses
• Oversee the implementation of network security measures to protect against unauthorized access, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of network configurations, processes, incident reports, and service records
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Skills

Network infrastructure

Networking protocols

Network monitoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Fortinet

Cisco

Unifi

Job description

We are looking for a highly experienced and driven Sr. Network Operations Engineer to join our Infrastructure (INF) Team. This role requires an expert-level understanding of network infrastructure and best practices, exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and thought leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring Client and EXOS network operations compliance, performance, and reliability.

Network Operations and Auditing:

• Audit and Remediation of Firewall Architecture and Rulesets for consistency with our security posture
• Firewall Patch Management
• EOL/EOS Compliance Assessments across our managed Firewall fleet
• VPN Audit and Remediation, including but not limited to remote access current settings, best practices, and ideal controls.
• Vendor offering management to ensure we are best utilizing both our vendors and our equipment

Network Operations Automation:

• Lead the automation pipelines for both auditing and compliancy across our Network architecture
• Analyze network performance data to identify trends, recurring issues, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to prevent network incidents and enhance overall reliability, with a concentration on automated responses.

Network Security and Compliance:

• Oversee the implementation of network security measures to protect against unauthorized access, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of network configurations, processes, incident reports, and service records.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Established in 2009, EXOS is a family of companies, formerly known as Sondhi Solutions, that provides cybersecurity, talent and IT solutions across the United States. The brand EXOS is shorthand for nature's answer to providing critical support, protection and growth for many living organisms: exoskeletons. At EXOS we believe we provide that same answer for our clients. EXOS core values are built around the importance of that symbiotic relationship with our clients and one another. We realize that the foundation of all success, both for our clients and our team, is found in people connecting, building trust, and focusing on a common purpose.

EXOS CYBER

partners with businesses to solve security concerns through innovative technology and specialist expertise. Our cybersecurity offerings are designed around a defense-in-depth strategy to provide a multi-layered, robust security framework.

EXOS TALENT

connects organizations with exceptional individuals, champion diversity, and unlock the full potential of human resources. Together, we are building a more inclusive and prosperous future.

EXOS IT

empowers organizations with strategic IT direction and industry-leading service across public, private and nonprofit sectors. We focus on partnership to understand and achieve your goals, address challenges, and drive meaningful outcomes, together.

We are Empowering:

At EXOS we empower our clients by providing them with essential strategic IT guidance, reliable service, and the talent necessary to achieve their business goals. We empower our team by living a culture of collaboration, trust, and learning, creating growth opportunities, and charting a clear career path for all our team members.

We are Connected:

At EXOS we are connected to our clients and their purpose. We are not just a talent and technology partner; we are an extension of your business. We seek to understand where leadership is driving the company, and we connect across all aspects of the business necessary to make that goal a reality. We

are connected to the communities we serve and invested in organizations that make them great places to live. As the EXOS team, we are connected through our common commitment to our cultural imperatives: the 'Three Ps' - Be Positive, Be Productive and Be Progressive in the since that we are always challenging each other to learn and grow.

We are Trusted:

For more than fifteen years EXOS has been a trusted partner in providing Talent, IT and Cybersecurity solutions for our clients. Whether it's servicing large-scale enterprise clients or start up professional firms, our team is there to help solve pain points and provide strategic direction. The trust we have with one another as a team is earned. We live a culture of accountability with a goal of excellence. We are invested in one another's success, personally and professionally. We are a trust first, learn together and celebrate collectively team.

• 401K Match - Roth and traditional
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life coverage for you and your family
• Self-Managed PTO
• Your Money Line - Financial Wellness Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Snacks, coffee, and beverages provided.
• Team bonding events

EXOS offers equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. This policy applies to all employees and applicants for employment and in all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, evaluation, training, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you feel that you have been discriminated against in any way, see a member of management immediately.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a Network Engineer, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of network infrastructure and operations.
• Extensive experience with Fortinet, Cisco, Unifi, or similar advanced networking equipment.
• Advanced proficiency in networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and network monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of network security practices, incident management, and disaster recovery planning.

Certifications (preferred but not required):

• Advanced certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, NSE5+,or similar.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or equivalent.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.