Enterprise Network Engineer - Red Shift : Job Details

Our leading & rapidly growing client is seeking an Enterprise Network Engineer to join its high-performing engineering team. This hybrid role, based just outside of Albany, NY, is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned network professional with extensive experience in enterprise-scale design and implementation. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this position offers the opportunity to lead cutting-edge network projects, provide strategic consulting to enterprise clients, and play a key role in pre-sales engineering and solution architecture. It requires a deep understanding of complex network systems, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-impact solutions. Responsibilities of the Enterprise Network Engineer will include:

• Enterprise Architecture & Design: Lead the planning, architecture, and deployment of large-scale, multi-site network environments-including data center, cloud, WAN, wireless, and security infrastructures.
• Client Advisory & Consulting: Serve as a trusted technical advisor, aligning network strategy with client business needs and compliance requirements.
• Pre-Sales Engineering: Partner with the sales team to scope client needs, conduct technical discovery sessions, develop architectural solutions, and present proposals.
• Technical Leadership: Define and enforce standards, best practices, and reference architectures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to ongoing skills development.
• Security Architecture: Design secure network infrastructures using principles such as zero-trust, network segmentation, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, SOX).
• Network Automation: Utilize tools like Ansible, Python, and modern monitoring platforms to automate operations and enhance visibility and reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with project managers, solution architects, and client stakeholders to ensure successful, on-time project delivery.
• Industry Engagement: Stay abreast of networking trends and innovations. Participate in vendor discussions, industry forums, and professional webinars.

Job Requirements Qualifications of the Enterprise Network Engineer:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade network solutions
• Proven consulting experience with executive-level communication in large enterprise or Fortune 1000 environments
• Strong background in pre-sales support, solution development, and project leadership
• Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, NAC, network segmentation, and wireless technologies
• Experience with Fortinet (NGFW, SD-WAN, NAC) and/or Arista (EVPN-VXLAN, CloudVision, spine-leaf architectures)
• Familiarity with network automation and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible, Python, and Terraform
• Preferred certifications: Fortinet FCP / NSE 8, Arista ACE Level 3, CCIE, JNCIE, CISSP, or other equivalent credentials
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (due to compliance with export control regulations)
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to blend technical excellence with strategic thinking
• Passion for mentoring and growing engineering talent
• Clear and confident communication with both technical and business audiences
• Commitment to staying current with the latest technologies and industry best practices

Pay for this position is commensurate with experience and education, ranging roughly from $175,000 - $225,000. To see a full listing of all our open positions, please visit: redShift Recruiting is the region's premier recruiting agency with over 100 years of combined experience in the recruiting field. We specialize in permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire positions. Our superior service combined with our highly qualified and carefully selected bank of candidates sets us apart.