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# Network Solutions Architect

- **Company:** PNG Telecommunications Inc.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cyber Security, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wide Area Networks, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Fortinet
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ba0897ed534f7d7d

## About the Role

* 5+ years of progressive network engineering experience.
 * Experience in MSP or multi-tenant environments is strongly preferred.
 * Demonstrated experience designing (not just implementing) complex networks.

Technical Skills & Mandatory Certifications

 * Expert-level experience with Fortinet security architecture.
 * Must hold an active Fortinet NSE 4 certification.
 * Fortinet NSE 7 is highly preferred.
 * Advanced routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
 * SD-WAN design and deployment.
 * Network segmentation, High Availability (HA), and security best practices.
 * Strong documentation and diagramming skills., * Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Ability to guide conversations with clients and sales teams.
 * Sound technical judgment, risk awareness, and a mentorship mindset.

## Description

You are a senior-level technical visionary who thrives at the intersection of network design and security architecture. A master of standardizing and supporting complex managed service environments, you look beyond day-to-day troubleshooting to see the "big picture" of a solution's architecture. You possess the rare ability to bridge the gap between technical complexity and business value, confidently providing pre-sales support to ensure every proposed solution is scalable, secure, and strategically aligned. You are not just an engineer; you are a solutions architect and a trusted advisor who takes pride in building the infrastructure that powers our clients' success., * Network Architecture & Engineering Leadership: Design and architect complex LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and hybrid cloud solutions. Serve as the final Tier 3 technical escalation for complex or recurring network issues.

 * Solutions Architecture & Pre-Sales Support: Participate in pre-sales discovery and design calls. Translate requirements into high-level architectures and validate technical feasibility and risk before solutions are sold.
 * Standardization & Quality: Develop and maintain reference architectures for firewalls, SD-WAN, and segmentation. Ensure solutions align with security best practices and compliance requirements like HIPAA and PCI.
 * Implementation Oversight: Provide technical oversight during complex implementations and validate that deployed solutions match approved designs.
 * Security & Compliance: Design and review firewall and security architectures, evaluating risks and recommending mitigation strategies.


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