Principal Engineer - Enterprise Networking

CompuNet, Inc.•Meridian, ID

2d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

CompuNet is seeking an Enterprise Networking Senior Solutions Engineer to join their team in Boise, Idaho. This role is crucial as engineers are the foundation of success for both customers and the business. The position involves delivering best-practice network designs and implementations, performing analysis and diagnosis of client network issues, preparing project proposals and documentation, and maintaining client relationships. The engineer will also serve as a hands-on post-sales engineer, implementing and supporting networking projects, physically installing equipment, and performing upgrades. A key aspect of the role is anticipating IT industry trends and incorporating them into architectural solutions to meet future client needs. The engineer will also discover, audit, and document client infrastructures, provide technical thought leadership, and maintain technical certifications.

Requirements

7+ years designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN networks
Strong hands-on knowledge of the following Cisco networking solutions including LAN, WAN, switching (L2 & L3), routing (BGP, OSPF & EIGRP), data center, wireless, firewalling, VPN, QoS, & MPLS
Proficient in IOS, IOS-XE and NX-OS
Strong knowledge of routers, Catalyst/Nexus switches, wireless solutions, SD-WAN, and Next Gen Firewalls
Experience in creating and defining new network architectures and explaining complex issues/situations
Ability to explore new ideas and make innovative contributions to existing network processes or solutions
Excellent documentation, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and client-facing skills
CCNP or CCIE Route/Switch certification or equivalent experience
Maintain technical certifications
Experience troubleshooting complex network issues

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with implementation and support Cisco and Meraki networks
Knowledge of other vendor networks, such as Juniper/Mist, Aruba, or Arista, Juniper
Experience with Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE)
Experience with SASE Networking and Cyber Security implementations
Experience with Cisco DNA/Catalyst Center
Experience with VXLAN design and implementations
Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto NGFW platforms
Experience gathering customer requirements, white boarding/presenting solutions, developing a Bill of Materials (BOM) and preparing project Statements of Work (SOWs)
CCIE Route/Switch or equivalent experience
Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

Deliver best-practice network designs and implementations producing reliable, available, and scalable network solutions
Perform analysis, diagnosis, and fault isolation of existing client network issues
Prepare project proposals including Bill of Materials, Engineering Professional Services Estimate, and Statement of Work
Prepare and deliver post implementation documentation to clients
Maintain and develop relationships with clients
Serve as a hands-on post-sales engineer implementing and supporting networking projects
Physically install equipment including routers, switches, and other network infrastructure as needed
Perform upgrades on customer equipment
Anticipate IT industry trends and future directions, understand client business objectives, and incorporate this information into proposed architectural solutions to fit future needs and initiatives
Discover, audit and document client infrastructures
Provide technical thought leadership while interacting closely with clients
Maintain and increase technical certifications based upon certification requirement changes and business market requirements