Sr. Network Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Network Engineer is a hands-on technical expert responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of the organization's network infrastructure. This role serves as a deep subject matter expert and technical escalation point for the network team. The Senior Network Engineer works independently on complex initiatives, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions. This is an individual contributor role with significant technical ownership and influence. As Varsity Brands continues to modernize its technology ecosystem and scale digital capabilities, network infrastructure is foundational to performance, reliability, and security. This role ensures that: Network solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business needs Complex technical issues are resolved quickly and permanently Engineering standards and practices drive consistency and operational excellence
Requirements
- Deep understanding of enterprise networking concepts and architectures
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across complex environments
- Understands interdependencies across infrastructure, applications, and security
- Maintains high standards for reliability, documentation, and execution
- Works effectively across Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and vendors
- Clearly explains technical concepts to varied audiences
- Produces strong technical documentation
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) required
- 7+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in enterprise environments required
- Deep expertise in routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs) required
- Experience in at least two: SD-WAN MPLS Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC) Data center networking Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Proficiency with monitoring and diagnostic tools
- Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives independently
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud environments preferred
- Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) preferred
- Experience with automation or infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Python, Ansible) preferred
Responsibilities
- Designs, builds, and deploys complex network solutions (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud connectivity, security infrastructure)
- Develops low-level designs aligned with architectural standards
- Serves as Tier 3 escalation point
- Diagnoses complex issues across routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancing
- Leads root cause analysis and long-term remediation
- Monitors performance, capacity, and reliability
- Identifies risks, bottlenecks, and technical debt
- Drives proactive improvements
- Maintains architecture diagrams, runbooks, and procedures
- Ensures documentation quality and usability
- Leads engineering workstreams for network projects
- Coordinates with PMs, vendors, and cross-functional teams
- Guides junior engineers
- Conducts design reviews and shares best practices
- Evaluates tools and platforms
- Leads proof-of-concepts and provides recommendations
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
- HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
- Wellbeing Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Varsity Brands Ownership Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
