Enterprise Network Engineer
About The Position
cb20 is an award-winning provider of managed IT and audio-visual services, proudly serving organizations across New York, Massachusetts, and the greater New England region. With over 30 years of experience, a team of world-class engineers, and trusted partnerships with the world’s leading hardware and software providers, we deliver confidence, security, and above all "An Experience Above". cb20 won the Albany Business Review Best Places to Work and Albany Times Union Top Places to Work five years in a row. In 2025, cb20 achieved the #1 spot in the over 100 category at the ABR Best Places to Work event. People are cb20's greatest asset. We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Network Engineer to join our fast-growing IT services organization, reporting directly to the Vice President of Engineering. This role is ideal for a senior-level professional with 15+ years of progressive networking experience, including 10+ years of enterprise-scale network architecture and implementation. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with exceptional communication skills and a strong consultative approach. In addition to leading complex design and deployment efforts, this individual will be actively involved in pre-sales engineering, customer-facing solution design, and executive-level consulting engagements. This role requires fluency in advanced networking principles, enterprise security, and modern network architecture practices. Experience with Fortinet and/or Arista technologies is strongly preferred. Position will require 25% travel.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, designing and implementing enterprise-class network solutions
- Proven track record of high-level consulting and executive communication, particularly in enterprise or Fortune 1000 environments
- Demonstrated success in pre-sales engineering, solution development, and technical leadership roles
- Deep expertise in routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), WAN optimization, SD-WAN, network segmentation, NAC, and wireless technologies
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet (NGFW, SD-WAN, NAC) and/or Arista (EVPN-VXLAN, CloudVision, spine-leaf architectures)
- Strong familiarity with network automation and infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Python, Terraform preferred)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to comply with export control requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Fortinet and/or Arista technologies is strongly preferred.
- Preferred certifications: Fortinet FCP / NSE 8, Arista ACE Level 3, CCIE, JNCIE, CISSP, or other advanced credentials
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of complex, multi-site network infrastructures, including data center, WAN, cloud, wireless, and security components.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to enterprise clients, aligning network design with business goals and risk posture.
- Support the sales team in scoping opportunities, conducting technical discovery, building solution architectures, and contributing to proposal development and client presentations.
- Define best practices, reference architectures, and solution standards for networking projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
- Architect and implement secure network environments, incorporating zero-trust principles, segmentation, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, SOX).
- Leverage tools such as Ansible, Python, and modern monitoring platforms to streamline operations, improve visibility, and enable proactive network management.
- Work closely with the Project Management Office (PMO), solution architects, and customer stakeholders to ensure timely, successful project delivery.
- Stay informed on emerging networking trends and technologies. Represent the organization in vendor engagements, webinars, and industry forums as needed.
Benefits
- cb20 won the Albany Business Review Best Places to Work and Albany Times Union Top Places to Work five years in a row. In 2025, cb20 achieved the #1 spot in the over 100 category at the ABR Best Places to Work event.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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