Sr. Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer is a hands-on technical expert responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of the organization's network infrastructure. This role serves as a deep subject matter expert and technical escalation point for the network team.

The Senior Network Engineer works independently on complex initiatives, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions. This is an individual contributor role with significant technical ownership and influence.

As Varsity Brands continues to modernize its technology ecosystem and scale digital capabilities, network infrastructure is foundational to performance, reliability, and security. This role ensures that:

• Network solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business needs
• Complex technical issues are resolved quickly and permanently
• Engineering standards and practices drive consistency and operational excellence

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Network Design & Implementation

• Designs, builds, and deploys complex network solutions (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud connectivity, security infrastructure)
• Develops low-level designs aligned with architectural standards

Troubleshooting & Escalation

• Serves as Tier 3 escalation point
• Diagnoses complex issues across routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancing
• Leads root cause analysis and long-term remediation

Infrastructure Optimization

• Monitors performance, capacity, and reliability
• Identifies risks, bottlenecks, and technical debt
• Drives proactive improvements

Standards & Documentation

• Maintains architecture diagrams, runbooks, and procedures
• Ensures documentation quality and usability

Project Leadership (Technical)

• Leads engineering workstreams for network projects
• Coordinates with PMs, vendors, and cross-functional teams

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Guides junior engineers
• Conducts design reviews and shares best practices

Vendor & Technology Evaluation

• Evaluates tools and platforms
• Leads proof-of-concepts and provides recommendations

Do you have experience in VLAN?, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Deep understanding of enterprise networking concepts and architectures
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across complex environments
• Understands interdependencies across infrastructure, applications, and security
• Maintains high standards for reliability, documentation, and execution
• Works effectively across Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and vendors
• Clearly explains technical concepts to varied audiences
• Produces strong technical documentation

Education, Certification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) required
• 7+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in enterprise environments required
• Deep expertise in routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs) required

Experience in at least two:

• SD-WAN
• MPLS
• Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC)
• Data center networking
• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Other:

• Proficiency with monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives independently
• Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud environments preferred
• Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) preferred
• Experience with automation or infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Python, Ansible) preferred

Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays, We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions - BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit - and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT., Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.