Network Engineer

Job Description

The Network Engineer is responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance

of ABM’s network infrastructure, with a primary focus on Data Center networking and

secondary responsibility for remote office, cloud, security, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity

(Cloud OnRamp), network automation, and secure access platforms.

This role contributes to delivering reliable, scalable, and secure network platforms,

ensuring the performance and availability of ABM’s IT systems. The Network Engineer

works closely with the Network Services team, Solution Architects, Enterprise

Architects, Infrastructure Project Managers, and Information Security teams to

implement network solutions aligned with ABM standards and architectural designs.

Responsibilities

Network Engineering, Security, Automation & Operations

• Support ABM Data Center network infrastructure as part of the engineering
  
  
  

team.

• Implement, configure, maintain, and support Layer 2 and Layer 3 production
  
  
  

networks, including connectivity between data centers, cloud environments,

and remote sites.

• Support Cloud OnRamp connectivity for Azure and AWS.
• Support, operate, and integrate network security and edge platforms, including:
• Cisco ASA
• Palo Alto Networks
• Zscaler
• Fortinet full-stack technologies, including FortiGate, FortiManager,
  
  
  

FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient, and FortiSASE

• Assist in the deployment and support of SD-WAN solutions.
• Execute network automation tasks to support provisioning, configuration
  
  
  

management, validation, and troubleshooting.

• Monitor network and security performance, troubleshoot issues, and escalate
  
  
  

complex problems as needed.

• Manage network and security device configurations, firmware, and software
  
  
  

upgrades using established processes.

• Participate in a weekly on-call rotation supporting the production network.
  
  
  

Design, Standards & Architecture

• Follow established network, security, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, Fortinet
  
  
  

platform, automation standards and best practices.

• Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations,
  
  
  

procedures, and operational runbooks.

• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve standardization and reduce
  
  
  

technical debt.

Design, Standards & Architecture

• Follow established network, security, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, Fortinet
  
  
  

platform, automation standards and best practices.

• Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations,
  
  
  

procedures, and operational runbooks.

• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve standardization and reduce
  
  
  

technical debt.

Project Delivery & Lifecycle Management

• Support delivery of network and security components for initiatives, including
  
  
  

data center builds, site builds, refreshes, SD-WAN deployments, Cloud OnRamp

implementations, and modernization projects.

• Assist in data center builds and migration efforts, including exposure to
  
  
  

technologies such as VXLAN and Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV).

• Operate within a Plan / Build / Operate model (primarily focused on building and
  
  
  

operating activities).

• Participate in lifecycle management activities to ensure stable and supportable
  
  
  

network and security services.

Collaboration & Support

• Provide operational support through ServiceNow incidents, requests, and
  
  
  

troubleshooting activities.

• Collaborate with Information Security, systems, applications, cloud, and IT
  
  
  

support teams.

• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in
  
  
  

networking, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, automation, and network security.

• Support evaluation and implementation of improvements to network and
  
  
  

operational practices.

• Participate in team knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• 3–5+ years of experience in Network Engineering, with experience in Data Center
  
  
  

or enterprise networking environments.

• Hands-on experience with:
• Cisco technologies (Nexus, ASR/ISR)
• SD-WAN solutions and Cloud OnRamp concepts
• Cloud connectivity for Azure and AWS
• Network security platforms, including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks,
  
  
  

Zscaler, and Fortinet technologies

• Load balancers, WAN, and wireless technologies (basic experience)
• Experience supporting network automation using tools such as Ansible,
  
  
  

Terraform, Python, or similar frameworks.

• Strong knowledge of networking and routing protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP,
  
  
  

OSPF, and related technologies (VPN, LAN, WAN, WLAN).

• Experience supporting Layer 2 and Layer 3 network environments.
• Proven troubleshooting skills across network, cloud connectivity, and security
  
  
  

environments.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work independently and within
  
  
  

a team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Systems Analysis, or a related field, or
  
  
  

equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certification (CCNA or CCNP) or equivalent experience.
• Fortinet certifications (NSE 4 or equivalent experience).
• Security certifications or experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or
  
  
  

Zscaler platforms.

• Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) or other NAC solutions.
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).
• Experience with cloud networking in Azure and AWS (VPC/VNet, routing,
  
  
  

security, connectivity).

• Exposure to automation or DevNet tools (APIs, scripting, or CI/CD concepts).
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds Orion).
• Basic experience with QoS, Multicast, and traffic analysis tools (NetFlow, packet
  
  
  

capture).

Additional Requirements

• Ability to verify legal authorization to work.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English proficiently.
• Ability to comply with ABM policies, including Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable
  
  
  

accommodation.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

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