Vivid is working with a company based in MN that needs to hire a solid engineer to scale their IT department. This role will give you a lot of autonomy, working in a growing company with a clear trajectory for career growth. You'll be a single contributor working directly with the IT and business leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the evaluation and potential overhaul of firewall strategy
• Execute a forward-looking network roadmap
• Maintain and optimize existing HP Aruba switches, VLAN configurations, and WAN architecture
• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise grade wireless networking solutions
• Ensure seamless integration with our primarily Windows and VMware environment
• Support deeper adoption of Azure and other SaaS/PaaS solutions, ensuring robust and secure cloud network integration
• Assess, troubleshoot, and modernize legacy hardware acquired through mergers and acquisitions
• Transition older systems to meet current organizational standards while minimizing disruptions to production
• Monitor and ensure network uptime, reliability, and performance during ongoing upgrades and transformations
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Develop & maintain detailed documentation for network configurations, processes, and projects
• Provide mentorship and knowledge sharing to team members as needed

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with exposure to network architecture level responsibilities

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience with WatchGuard or comparable firewall technologies
• Experience with MFA & network authentication security
• Ability to incorporate network security & cyber security best practices
• Proficiency in HP Aruba switches, VLAN management, and WAN optimization
• Expertise in wireless networking, including design, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Strong background in cloud networking, particularly Azure, and integration with SaaS/PaaS platforms
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPNs, and SDWAN technologies
• Familiarity with Windows and VMware environments
• Ability to diagnose and modernize legacy hardware and systems
• Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to design solutions for both legacy and cutting edge technologies
• Excellent communication skills, capable of working with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Self-starter with a proactive and strategic mindset, comfortable being the sole network engineer in a small team

If you're interested in hearing more, please contact Loui Cowles at Vivid Staffing and apply above!