Enterprise Network Engineer

Description

Our client 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 professional with 10 - 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.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Network Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of complex, multi-site network infrastructures, including data center, WAN, cloud, wireless, and security components.

Consulting & Advisory Services: Serve as a strategic advisor to enterprise clients, aligning network design with business goals and risk posture.

Pre-Sales Solutioning: Support the sales team in scoping opportunities, conducting technical discovery, building solution architectures, and contributing to proposal development and client presentations.

Technology Leadership: Define best practices, reference architectures, and solution standards for networking projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Security Integration: Architect and implement secure network environments, incorporating zero-trust principles, segmentation, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, SOX).

Automation & Monitoring: Leverage tools such as Ansible, Python, and modern monitoring platforms to streamline operations, improve visibility, and enable proactive network management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Project Management Office (PMO), solution architects, and customer stakeholders to ensure timely, successful project delivery.

Industry Engagement: Stay informed on emerging networking trends and technologies. Represent the organization in vendor engagements, webinars, and industry forums as needed.

Skills

Network engineering, Pre-Sales, Fortinet, arista, routing, switching, Wan, Lan, Network infrastructure

Top Skills Details

Network engineering, Pre-Sales, Fortinet, Arista

Qualifications

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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)

Preferred certifications: Fortinet FCP / NSE 8, Arista ACE Level 3, CCIE, JNCIE, CISSP, or other advanced credentials

Strong familiarity with network automation and infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Python, Terraform preferred)

Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saratoga Springs, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $185000.00 - $225000.00/yr.

3 tiered health insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement Plan - 401k company match

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saratoga Springs,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.