Systems & Network Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Systems & Network Engineer to own the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of our network infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. This is a hands-on role with broad technical ownership, spanning core networking, wireless, firewalls, application delivery, and hybrid cloud connectivity. You will work closely with systems, security, and cloud teams to build and support a resilient, secure, and well-documented infrastructure for a fast-moving, security-conscious business.

What You Ll Do

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain network infrastructure across on-premises sites, data centers, and Azure cloud environments, including routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, and load balancing.
• Administer and troubleshoot Azure networking components, including VNet architecture, peering, VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity, Network Security Groups, and Azure Load Balancer.
• Manage enterprise switching and routing infrastructure, with strong working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, spanning tree, and hybrid network design.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls, including security policies, ACLs, NAT, and perimeter access controls.
• Networking experience with strong emphasis on Cisco/Meraki technologies (MX, MS, MR Meraki Appliance) with understanding of cloud-managed networking concepts.
• Awareness of Cisco Switch and Wireless hardware & Understanding of Meraki Profiles and Templates.
• Maintain and support application delivery infrastructure, including F5 BIG-IP load balancers for internal and externally facing services.
• Engineer, support, and optimize enterprise wireless infrastructure, including secure SSID design, segmentation, 802.1X/RADIUS authentication, and guest access controls.
• Own and support hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and well-documented network paths for all workloads.
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams on projects to ensure network dependencies are identified, designed, and addressed early.
• Serve as a key escalation point for network-related incidents, leading troubleshooting efforts with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term resolution.
• Work with ISPs, telecom providers, and circuit vendors to troubleshoot WAN and transport-related issues and coordinate service restoration when needed.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, technical documentation, standards, and change records.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to network architecture, performance, resiliency, and security as business needs evolve.
  
  

What We Re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in a mid-to-large enterprise environment.
• Strong experience with routing and switching fundamentals, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and core network troubleshooting.
• Experience administering enterprise firewalls in production environments.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud networking across on-premises and Azure.
• Solid Azure networking experience, including VNets, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, NSGs, peering, and Azure Load Balancer.
• Experience with application delivery controllers, with F5 BIG-IP strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise wireless platforms such as Meraki, Aruba, or similar.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills, including the ability to work systematically under pressure and coordinate across teams during outages.
• Experience operating as a Tier 2/Tier 3 escalation point in a production or 24x7 support environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and document work clearly.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Relevant certifications such as:
• CCNA / CCNP
• Juniper JNCIA / JNCIS
• Aruba ACSA
• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Fortinet NSE or equivalent
• Experience with Juniper EX, QFX, MX, Cisco ASA, Meraki, or similar enterprise networking platforms.
• Exposure to network security tooling, microsegmentation, or Zero Trust network principles.
• Experience supporting a Microsoft/Azure hybrid environment, including Active Directory, Azure Virtual Desktop, Exchange hybrid, or related technologies.
• Experience in environments with strong operational rigor, including incident management, change control, and documentation standards.
  

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
  
  

About Us

At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we ve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.