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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Orangepeople LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Network Analysis, Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns, Dynamical Systems, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Cisco Nexus Switches, Ansible, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Wikis, Routing & Switching, Terraform, Cisco
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/fa68058b-3494-4378-b6af-cf0a1f170ef8

## About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Network Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join our dynamic System Solution team and provide strategic architectural leadership across a large, complex enterprise network environment. This role sits at the intersection of technology strategy and engineering execution, driving assessments, defining standards, shaping modernization roadmaps, and guiding critical network decisions across a broad and diverse technology landscape. The ideal candidate brings deep architectural judgment, cross-domain networking expertise, and the ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and technical levels, engaging executive stakeholders, leading vendor evaluations, and guiding engineering teams through transformation initiatives., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or a related field.

 * 10+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering and/or architecture experience.
 * Demonstrated breadth across multiple networking domains - LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud-adjacent services.
 * Strong architectural judgment with the ability to translate business requirements into sound, scalable network designs.
 * Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to RFP processes and presenting technology recommendations to senior or executive leadership.
 * Effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and credibility.
 * Experience collaborating with and managing relationships with external vendors and suppliers.

Technology Scope:

 * Experience with the following technologies is preferred; equivalent expertise with comparable enterprise platforms is acceptable.
 + Domain
 + Technology / Platform
 + LAN
 + Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, traditional enterprise routing & switching
 + WAN
 + MPLS with redundancy, diversity, and resiliency design
 + Wireless (Wi-Fi)
 + Large-scale enterprise & manufacturing wireless deployments
 + Firewalls
 + Palo Alto Networks
 + Network Security & Secure Access, * Experience architecting networks in large-scale, distributed enterprise manufacturing environments.
 * Familiarity with AI, automation frameworks, and network analytics platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Cisco ThousandEyes, or equivalent).
 * Hands-on involvement in enterprise network transformation programs or large-scale migration initiatives.
 * Active industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent advanced credentials.
 * Position Type / Expected Hours of Work.
 * Hybrid contract: Standard business hours with flexibility required to support maintenance windows and critical production issues. (3 days a week, but subject to more time in office based on business needs).
 * Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs.

## Description

* Architecture Leadership - Define and maintain network architecture principles, design patterns, configuration standards, and implementation guidance across the enterprise.
 * Technology Assessment & Roadmap - Evaluate current-state network technologies, identify gaps and risks, and drive forward-looking modernization and technology roadmap decisions.
 * RFP & Vendor Engagement - Lead RFP development, critically evaluate supplier proposals, and deliver clear, well-supported recommendations to senior leadership.
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with internal engineering, operations, and business teams as well as external suppliers and vendors to develop and execute network solutions.
 * Complex Problem Resolution - Provide architectural-level support for escalated operational issues, driving structured root cause analysis and durable remediation strategies.
 * Innovation & Automation - Champion the adoption of automation, AI-enabled tooling, and network analytics to improve operational efficiency and implementation quality.
 * Standards & Governance - Establish and enforce architectural guardrails, design standards, and governance frameworks across a distributed, multi-technology environment., * Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
 * Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
 * Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
 * Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.