Senior Network Engineer - Remote Boston MA Area

Senior Network Engineer - Remote Boston MA Area

Department: Blue Mantis

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team. This role requires an expert-level understanding of network design, and implementation, focusing on multi-vendor networking solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing end-to-end network solutions, providing technical leadership, and ensuring successful project execution in collaboration with internal teams and clients.

• Network Architecture & Design: Develop scalable, secure, and high-performing network architecture across enterprise, data center, and cloud environments.
• Technical Pre-Sales & Solutioning: Engage with clients to understand business requirements, develop technical solutions, and contribute to statements of work (SOWs).
• Implementation & Deployment: Lead the implementation and migration of networking solutions, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.
• Multi-Vendor Expertise: Design and deploy solutions involving Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure network designs meet security best practices, compliance standards (PCI, HIPAA, NIST), and client requirements.
• SD-WAN & Cloud Networking: Engineer and deploy SD-WAN, cloud networking, and hybrid cloud solutions for enterprise clients.
• Project Leadership & Documentation: Oversee project execution, provide technical mentorship to engineers, and document designs, configurations, and best practices.
• Client Engagement & Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor for clients, helping them optimize network performance and security.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, and architecture in a professional services or consulting environment.
• Certifications (Preferred): Cisco CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, NSE4-8, Aruba ACX, or equivalent certifications.

• Technical Expertise: Cisco & Meraki:
  Enterprise networking, SD-WAN, wireless, security (ISE, Umbrella, DUO);
  Aruba:
  Wireless, switching, Clear Pass, Aruba Central.
• Fortinet: Firewalls, SD-WAN, security solutions (Forti Gate, Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer)
• Palo Alto Networks: NGFW, Prisma, Panorama.
• Cloud Networking: AWS, Azure, GCP networking & security best practices.
• Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN
• Network Security: Zero Trust, VPNs, NAC, Micro segmentation
• Automation & Scripting: Python, Ansible, Terraform (preferred)

• Soft Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, workshops, and training sessions.
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in customer-facing roles, with a focus on solution delivery and client success.

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries and hourly pay rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Agencies/3 Parties may not solicit to any employee of Blue Mantis. Any candidate information received from any Agency/3 Party will be considered a gift and property of Blue Mantis, unless the Agency/3 Party is an Authorized Vendor of Blue Mantis with an up-to-date Blue Mantis Contract in hand signed by Blue Mantis Talent Acquisition. No payment will be made to any Agency/3 Party who is not an Authorized Vendor, nor has specific approval in writing from Blue Mantis Talent Acquisition to engage in recruitment efforts for Blue Mantis.

At this time, we have no interest in onboarding any new staffing partners.