Job Description

Optomi, in partnership with our client, are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their team on a 12+ month contract (with opportunity to convert) role that is hybrid in Atlanta.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join a Managed Services Network Engineering team supporting an enterprise-scale, 11-building business campus in Atlanta, GA . This hybrid role provides operational support across data center networking, enterprise LAN/WAN, wireless, firewalls, and application delivery.

The environment is heavily focused on Juniper switching/routing (VXLAN) , Mist wireless , and Fortinet firewalls , with emerging initiatives around SD-WAN and cloud networking (AWS) . The role includes occasional night/weekend work for planned upgrades.

After the onboarding period, on-site presence is expected 2–3 days per week , coordinated with a team of two other engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced operational support for enterprise network infrastructure including switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, and application distribution services.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a Juniper-based VXLAN topology across a multi-building campus.
• Administer and support Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, and security policies.
• Support and optimize Mist wireless environments.
• Troubleshoot multi-protocol, switched/routed networks across a large enterprise.
• Perform configuration, upgrades, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance windows (nights/weekends as needed).
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation, network diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate daily with fellow engineers and client stakeholders in a hybrid on-site/remote model.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Juniper switching and routing , including VXLAN .
• Fortinet firewall administration experience (NSE 3–7 preferred but not required).
• Experience with Mist wireless solutions.
• Proficient troubleshooting across complex, multi-protocol enterprise networks.
• Deep understanding of:
• VLAN, VXLAN
• STP
• EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
• Static routing, route redistribution, summarization, policy routing
• Working knowledge of:
• Firewalls, VPNs, IPsec tunnels
• Network security concepts
• HSRP, DNS, NAT, SSH, FTP, TFTP
• Experience with packet tracing and monitoring tools (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow, IPSLA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation, Visio diagramming, communication, and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to support night/weekend upgrade windows as needed.

Nice to Have Skills

• SD-WAN experience and/or cloud networking (AWS, Azure).
• VOIP protocols and systems.
• WAN optimization, load balancing, and application delivery experience.
• Programming or scripting experience.
• Relevant certifications such as:
• Juniper (JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-Mist)
• Fortinet (NSE 3–7)

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