Senior Network Engineer

K2 Services

. Lead the design, implementation, and management of robust and scalable network infrastructure .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures, with a strong focus on security and scalability. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior engineers, and integrate solutions in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Infrastructure DesignFortinet Firewall ManagementCisco Routing and SwitchingAzure Networking SolutionsTechnical Leadership and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

PowerShellAzure CLITerraformVNetVPNExpressRouteAzure FirewallDNSPrivate LinkFortinet Secure SD-WAN

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAnalytical SkillsTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

Meraki WirelessSecure Access Service Edge (SASE)Virtualization TechnologiesSoftware-Defined Networking (SDN)

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer AssociateFortinet NSE7 Certified: Secure NetworkingCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): Enterprise

Industry Keywords

Change ManagementService RestorationProactive Service ImprovementNetwork ProtocolsInfrastructure Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDNSFirewallsSwitchingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and management of robust and scalable network infrastructure
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers
Configure and manage Fortinet firewalls to ensure the highest level of security
Design and implement complex routing and switching solutions using Cisco switches
Design, implement, and manage a global Meraki wireless environment
Serve as liaison and subject matter expert between architecture, security, and engineering teams
Integrate technical solutions into complex, customer-facing production environments
Own, plan, and execute highly complex, secure, high-risk, multifaceted changes under change management procedures
Provide technical guidance and leadership to project teams and individuals
Act as a top-level escalation point for networks and related technical designs
Respond to, analyze, and follow up on network issues to ensure timely resolution
Improve communication and teamwork across organizations
Manage carriers, incidents, problems, capacity, service acceptance, events, performance, and standards compliance
Focus on service restoration, sustainability, and proactive service improvement
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related experience
Active professional-level networking certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, Fortinet NSE7 Certified: Secure Networking, or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): Enterprise
10+ years’ experience in a large multi-platform environment or equivalent technical experience
Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
In-depth knowledge of VNet, VPN, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, DNS, and Private Link
Proven experience with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Knowledge of networking protocols, security, and infrastructure
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with extensive work experience
Experience providing situational analysis for networking/telecommunications
Strong verbal and written communication
Excellent customer orientation, support, and interfacing experience
Ability to persuade, convince, or influence others to take appropriate action
Ability to lead and impact others at all levels of the organization
Proven success dealing with concurrent problems and issues effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
Advanced understanding of business strategy as it relates to network environments
Preferred: experience with virtualization technologies
Preferred: familiarity with cloud networking solutions
Preferred: knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts
Preferred: scripting or automation skills for network-related tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Annual bonus eligibility