Senior Network Engineer

Vivid is working with a company based in MN that needs to hire a solid engineer to scale their IT department. This role will give you a lot of autonomy, working in a growing company with a clear trajectory for career growth. You'll be a single contributor working directly with the IT and business leadership. Key Responsibilities: Lead the evaluation and potential overhaul of firewall strategy Execute a forward-looking network roadmap Maintain and optimize existing HP Aruba switches, VLAN configurations, and WAN architecture Design, deploy, and manage enterprise grade wireless networking solutions Ensure seamless integration with our primarily Windows and VMware environment Support deeper adoption of Azure and other SaaS/PaaS solutions, ensuring robust and secure cloud network integration Assess, troubleshoot, and modernize legacy hardware acquired through mergers and acquisitions Transition older systems to meet current organizational standards while minimizing disruptions to production Monitor and ensure network uptime, reliability, and performance during ongoing upgrades and transformations Collaborate with IT and security teams to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards Develop & maintain detailed documentation for network configurations, processes, and projects Provide mentorship and knowledge sharing to team members as needed Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience 7 years of progressive experience in network engineering, with exposure to network architecture level responsibilities Required Skills: Extensive experience with WatchGuard or comparable firewall technologies Experience with MFA & network authentication security Ability to incorporate network security & cyber security best practices Proficiency in HP Aruba switches, VLAN management, and WAN optimization Expertise in wireless networking, including design, deployment, and troubleshooting Strong background in cloud networking, particularly Azure, and integration with SaaS/PaaS platforms Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPNs, and SDWAN technologies Familiarity with Windows and VMware environments Ability to diagnose and modernize legacy hardware and systems Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to design solutions for both legacy and cutting edge technologies Excellent communication skills, capable of working with technical and nontechnical stakeholders Self-starter with a proactive and strategic mindset, comfortable being the sole network engineer in a small team If you're interested in hearing more, please contact Loui Cowles at Vivid Staffing and apply above