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Principal Engineer - Enterprise Networking

CompuNet, Inc
Meridian, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Why join CompuNet?

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 Senior Solutions Engineer to join our team in Boise, Idaho. 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 :

  • 7 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
  • CCNP or CCIE Route / Switch certification or equivalent experience
  • Maintain technical certifications
  • Experience troubleshooting complex network issues
  • Our ideal candidate will also have the following preferred knowledge and experience :

  • Knowledge and experience with implementation and support Cisco and Meraki networks
  • Knowledge of other vendor networks, such as Juniper / Mist, Aruba, or Arista, Juniper
  • Experience with Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE)
  • Experience with SASE Networking and Cyber Security implementations
  • Experience with Cisco DNA / Catalyst Center
  • Experience with VXLAN design and implementations
  • Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto NGFW platforms
  • Experience gathering customer requirements, white boarding / presenting solutions, developing a Bill of Materials (BOM) and preparing project Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • CCIE Route / Switch or equivalent experience
  • Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related field
  • Additional Information

    At CompuNet, we strive to do the right thing - that includes taking care of our employees. We offer a full and comprehensive compensation package to all our employees, including :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D insurance, Disability coverage, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
  • Company-matching 401(k)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Competitive salary
  • The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per year. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including location and job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, experience, training, certifications, education, or performance. This position is eligible for variable compensation, such as commission, bonuses, and profit sharing, in addition to the base salary.
  • 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.

    Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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