This is an in-office position located in either West Fargo, ND or Chandler, AZ.
Position Summary:
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and supporting the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure — across on-premises environments and Azure cloud connectivity. This includes LAN/WAN architecture, wireless networks, SD-WAN, Azure routing, ATM connectivity, and video surveillance systems.
This position ensures consistent network reliability, uptime, and performance while maintaining strong relationships with key vendors. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and accountable for ensuring all networked systems — including ATMs and video infrastructure — operate securely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Infrastructure Management
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Deploy, configure, and maintain Core and Edge networks across corporate and branch environments.
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Manage and optimize Enterprise Wireless infrastructure, including access points, and Radius authentication.
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Configure and maintain core routers and firewalls, including routing, NAT, and access control policies.
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Ensure configuration versioning and regular backups for all routers, switches, and firewalls.
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Oversee WAN circuit provisioning, monitoring, and vendor escalation to ensure performance and redundancy.
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Manage Enterprise SD-WAN systems for efficient branch connectivity and traffic optimization.
Azure Network Architecture
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Design, implement, and maintain Azure network infrastructure, including VNets, subnets, route tables, and Network Security Groups (NSGs).
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Configure and support ExpressRoute, site-to-site, or private peering connections between on-prem and Azure environments.
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Develop routing strategies and segmentation models for hybrid network topologies.
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Partner with cloud and security teams to optimize Azure Firewall, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway configurations.
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Document and maintain Azure network diagrams, architecture standards, and routing policies.
ATM Network Management
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Serve as the primary owner for all ATM network connectivity, hardware, and vendor coordination.
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Manage vendor and carrier relationships to ensure ATM network reliability, SLAs, and uptime objectives are met.
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Continuously monitor ATM network performance, latency, and connectivity health.
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Verify that ATM communication modules, network routers, and circuits remain fully operational.
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Coordinate and verify hardware maintenance, firmware upgrades, and configuration changes.
Video and Surveillance Systems
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Own and manage the CCTV video system, including NVR servers, switches, cameras and connectivity.
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Act as the primary contact for surveillance vendors, overseeing escalations, service calls, and equipment life cycles.
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Perform routine video system health checks, ensuring camera functionality, recording status, video quality and storage integrity.
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Coordinate with physical security teams for deployment planning, upgrades, and maintenance.
Network Services & Systems
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Administer and troubleshoot DHCP, DNS, and Radius authentication systems.
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Implement and maintain 802.1X network access control (NAC) across wired and wireless environments, ensuring only authorized devices gain network access.
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Support secure onboarding for corporate and IoT devices using Radius policies and certificate-based authentication.
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Manage UPS, PDU, and management systems to ensure power reliability and environmental visibility across network infrastructure.
Monitoring & Performance
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Utilize PRTG Network Monitor for proactive monitoring, performance analysis, and alert response across all infrastructure and cloud resources.
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Develop and maintain dashboards and alerting systems to identify and resolve issues before they impact operations.
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Conduct capacity planning and trend analysis to ensure optimal network performance.
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Educate and instruct system and security engineers on the capabilities of the monitoring systems.
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Continually evaluate the system and offer suggestions for additional monitoring needs.
Documentation & Compliance
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Maintain comprehensive network diagrams, inventories, and configuration documentation.
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Champion Change management and ticketing processes for the organization.
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Ensure compliance with internal IT standards, audit requirements, and industry security frameworks.
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Participate in disaster recovery testing, documentation, and network resiliency planning.
Qualifications:
Required:
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5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or administration.
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Strong hands-on experience with corporate networking technologies (Wireless, switching, SDWAN, routing and firewalls)
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Proven experience managing vendor relationships.
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Proficiency with Azure networking, including VNets, routing, ExpressRoute, NSGs, and hybrid architectures.
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Experience implementing and managing 802.1X authentication and Radius-based access control.
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Experience with Praessler PRTG or similar infrastructure monitoring platforms.
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Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
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Certifications such as Extreme Networks Specialist, Aruba ACMP, Silver Peak SD-WAN Professional, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate.
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Experience working in financial institutions or other regulated environments supporting ATMs and video systems.
Competencies:
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Strong sense of ownership and accountability for network uptime and reliability.
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Deep understanding of hybrid (on-prem + Azure) network architecture.
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Skilled at vendor management and driving issue resolution through to completion.
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Excellent documentation discipline and attention to detail.
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Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across infrastructure, cloud, and security teams.
