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Senior Network Engineer

Vivid Resourcing
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

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!

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