[Remote] Senior Network Engineer, Cloud Solutions

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sikich is a professional services firm seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support secure network infrastructures for client environments. The role focuses on hands-on delivery and operational support across various network components, ensuring reliable connectivity and security for clients.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and support core network infrastructure including routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, VPN appliances, and SD-WAN platforms
• Assist in building and maintaining LAN, WAN, wireless, and internet edge environments, including VLAN design, routing, switching, DHCP, DNS, and site-to-site or remote access connectivity
• Perform network deployments, upgrades, cutovers, and hardware refresh activities for branch, campus, and data center environments
• Use network management and troubleshooting tools such as monitoring platforms, configuration backups, logging tools, packet capture utilities, and vendor management portals to identify issues and maintain performance
• Troubleshoot network outages, performance bottlenecks, routing issues, firewall rules, wireless coverage concerns, and connectivity problems using a structured diagnostic approach
• Support security-focused network operations by implementing and maintaining VPNs, segmentation, access control policies, high availability, and secure remote connectivity solutions
• Document network topology, device inventories, IP schemes, circuit details, configurations, implementation plans, and support procedures to ensure operational continuity
• Coordinate with project managers, senior engineers, carriers, and client stakeholders to deliver network projects on schedule and with clear communication
• Provide day-to-day technical support for client environments, including incident response, problem resolution, maintenance windows, and post-implementation validation
• Recommend practical improvements to network infrastructure, lifecycle planning, resiliency, and toolsets that improve stability, visibility, and supportability
• Manage time effectively against assigned budgets, maintain accurate documentation and time entry, and escalate risks or blockers as appropriate
• Continue developing technical expertise through training, certifications, and hands-on experience with current networking platforms and operational tools

Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, infrastructure support, or consulting roles with responsibility for implementation and ongoing operations
• Experience deploying and supporting network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, wireless systems, firewalls, SD-WAN appliances, VPN platforms, and internet circuits
• Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing protocols, switching, NAT, DHCP, DNS, wireless networking, and network segmentation
• Hands-on experience with leading network vendors and platforms such as Cisco, Fortinet, HPE Aruba, Palo Alto, Meraki, or similar enterprise networking technologies
• Experience using operational and support tools such as network monitoring systems, configuration backup tools, logging and alerting platforms, packet capture tools, and documentation systems
• Ability to troubleshoot network and security issues across LAN, WAN, wireless, and perimeter environments and clearly communicate findings and resolution steps
• Familiarity with network security concepts including VPNs, firewall policy management, secure remote access, MFA integration, and Zero Trust principles
• Understanding of network documentation standards, change management practices, implementation planning, and post-deployment validation
• Willingness to travel for limited client engagement requirements, approximately 10% of the time
• Exposure to cloud-connected and hybrid infrastructure, including Azure networking, Microsoft 365 connectivity, and data center interconnects
• Associate- or professional-level certifications such as CCNA, Fortinet NSE/FCP, Aruba, Palo Alto, or equivalent are preferred
• Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of technical training and relevant industry experience

Benefits

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster      children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

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