Senior Network Engineer - (Route/Switch & Security)

General Summary: Velocity is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with a strong background in Route/Switch networking and network security to join our Network Engineering team. The ideal candidate will assist Velocity in delivering superior customer experiences. This position will be responsible for designing and implementing network services, with particular emphasis on routing, switching, and next-generation firewall (NGFW) infrastructure. The incumbent will interface with external service providers and customers to perform network analysis and engineering. Velocity, A Managed Solutions Company, operates many diverse and vendor agnostic networks. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for quickly understanding and operating on these networks, using existing documentation and independent discovery of environments. Must be willing to travel*** Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provide expertise in network-based technologies primarily focused on routing, switching, and network security — supporting enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure in hospitality, off campus housing, and enterprise environments Design, implement, and manage next-generation firewall (NGFW) solutions, with primary focus on Fortinet FortiGate platforms Develop, audit, and maintain firewall rule sets, ACL policies, and security zone architectures across managed customer environments Perform ACL analysis and policy review to identify redundant, shadowed, or non-compliant rules and recommend remediation Act as a mentor and leader of engineering and operations teams Serve as an escalation contact for technical engineering teams Perform design work that incorporates industry best practices for managed networks Function as a technical lead for projects requiring network technologies Ensure that security improvements are successfully implemented and monitored Coordinate proper installation, configuration, and testing of network components Assist in developing and maintaining hardware life cycle management methodologies Create and maintain documentation to support the implementation and management of network technologies Contribute to Velocity’s technology roadmap development Collaborate with architecture function to ensure that designs are in line with the needs of the current and future requirements from our customers, network platforms, and security compliance Engage and manage external vendors as appropriate to enhance the team’s capabilities Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned This position may require up to 30% travel Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 6+ years’ experience implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining network systems Demonstrated knowledge working with routing and switching protocols and technologies (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, MPLS, QoS, and SD-WAN) Demonstrated knowledge of next-generation firewall platforms, with hands-on experience in FortiGate configuration, policy management, FortiOS CLI, and FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer preferred Proficiency in firewall ACL design, rule base analysis, traffic inspection policies, and security zone segmentation Demonstrated knowledge working with network security and tunneling technologies (e.g., IPsec VPN, SSL-VPN, NAT, IPS/IDS, and application control) Strong technical, leadership, and communication skills Demonstrate the ability to lead complex projects in a cross functional team environment Demonstrate the ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences Physically able to lift 50 pounds of equipment Qualifications, Experience and Education: Required — Bachelor’s degree in technology or equivalent technical experience Required — Experience with at least two of the following products and platforms: Fortinet, Palo Alto, Arista, Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Adtran, or Juniper Preferred — Experience in hospitality or service provider networks Preferred — Industry relevant certifications — e.g., Fortinet NSE 4 or higher, Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Security), Arista ACE, or equivalent Why you’ll love working at Velocity We are an energetic bunch — eager to succeed and have lots of company pride. We promote a collaborative work environment that prioritizes strengthening relationships with our customers and team members to achieve our goals. As a growing technology solutions and services company, every team member at Velocity has the opportunity to make an impact as we challenge ourselves to provide the best technology and customer experiences in the business. We’re excited about what we do, why we do it, and who we do it for. Diversity and Inclusion Velocity is committed to diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where all team members are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have equal opportunities to thrive. Our team members work collaboratively and draw inspiration from various perspectives and experiences that make each of us unique. This strengthens our connections with our team members, customers, and communities. Our Values – Collaborative and Strong at the Core Customer-obsessed One team Do the right thing Let’s go! Our Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision PTO & Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Paid Sick Time 401K – with Employer Match Company provided Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability Supplemental Benefits Available About Velocity MSC Velocity started in 2005. Velocity's customer-obsessed approach, combined with its customized voice and data network solutions, and support services, enhances how multi-location enterprises communicate and do business. That’s why Velocity serves thousands of Fortune 500 companies across various industries. With over 500 employees, 13 redundant data centers, 450 carrier agreements, and 5,500 certified technicians throughout the U.S.— Velocity is an unstoppable force. To learn more, please visit https://velocitymsc.com/careers/ . Velocity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Velocity is an active participant with E-Verify.