Senior Network Engineer - Direct Hire- Onsite

Stafford Technology
Worthington, United States of America
29 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 125K

Job location

Worthington, United States of America

Tech stack

Cloud Computing
Network Security
Network Architecture
Performance Tuning
Wide Area Networks
Wireless Networks
Wi-Fi Technology
ARUBA
Juniper
Routing & Switching
Open Network Automation Platform
Cisco networks

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in wireless networking and Optical LAN who is ready to take the next step into a customer-facing, pre-sales engineering role.

This position is ideal for a highly technical professional who enjoys solving complex networking challenges and wants to leverage that expertise to advise clients, design solutions, and support the sales process.

You'll act as the technical bridge between engineering and customers, helping organizations modernize their network infrastructure with cutting-edge solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with sales teams to design and present network solutions tailored to customer needs
  • Serve as a technical subject matter expert in Wireless Networks and Optical LAN (POL)
  • Lead customer discussions, whiteboarding sessions, and technical presentations
  • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures
  • Conduct network assessments, solution design, and proof-of-concepts (POCs)
  • Support RFPs, proposals, and technical documentation
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to clients
  • Collaborate internally with engineering teams to ensure successful solution delivery, * Approximately 20% travel required for client meetings, presentations, and solution delivery support

Requirements

  • 5-10+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering
  • Strong expertise in:
  • Wireless networking (enterprise Wi-Fi, RF design, controllers, etc.)
  • Optical LAN / Passive Optical Networks (POL)
  • Deep understanding of:
  • Routing & switching (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, etc.)
  • Network architecture & design
  • Network security fundamentals
  • Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale network solutions
  • Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a pre-sales, solutions engineering, or customer-facing role
  • Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CWNP, or equivalent
  • Experience with network automation or cloud networking
  • Familiarity with SD-WAN or modern network architectures, * Someone who wants to transition from:"pure engineering" * "consultative / solutions-focused role"
  • Strong communicator who can simplify complex technical concepts for customers
  • Ability to influence technical decisions and build client trust
  • A problem-solver who enjoys designing innovative solutions, not just maintaining systems, * Wireless Networking : 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • CCNA (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Required)

Benefits & conditions

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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