Network Infrastructure Engineer

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RSM is seeking a highly experienced Network Infrastructure Consultant/Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise network and security solutions for mid-market and enterprise clients. This role will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for network architecture, client consultation, solution design, implementation oversight, operational support, and best-practice guidance across routing, switching, wireless, security, SD-WAN, and cloud networking technologies. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting and communication skills and is comfortable engaging directly with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise network and security solutions aligned with vendor best practices and industry standards.

• Remotely manage and oversee deployment activities involving routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and security infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking, security, and connectivity issues across client environments.

• Provide technical leadership during project delivery, managed services engagements, and escalation scenarios.

• Develop and maintain network diagrams, architecture documentation, standards, runbooks, and operational procedures.

• Review client environments and provide recommendations for security, resiliency, scalability, and operational improvements.

• Collaborate with project managers, delivery teams, sales teams, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

• Maintain current knowledge of emerging networking, security, cloud, and infrastructure technologies.

• Identify opportunities to expand client engagements through additional infrastructure, security, cloud, and managed services offerings.

• Effectively manage multiple client engagements and shifting priorities while maintaining a high standard of technical quality.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing strategic network infrastructure guidance and technical expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure environments.

• Extensive experience with enterprise routing, switching, wireless networking, network segmentation, and security architecture.

• Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including VLANs, Spanning Tree, dynamic routing protocols, high availability, and network resiliency.

• Experience implementing and supporting complex network security solutions.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong customer-facing consulting experience.

• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously with minimal direct oversight

Preferred Experience & Technical Skills

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in several of the following technologies:

• Cisco enterprise networking solutions

• Current Cisco CCIE certification required

• Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms

• Cisco Meraki networking solutions

• Cisco and Meraki SD-WAN and SASE technologies (Secure Access)

• Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls

• Palo Alto Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager

• Palo Alto SD-WAN and SASE technologies (Prisma)

• Enterprise wireless LAN design and troubleshooting

• Network Access Control (NAC) solutions

  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

  • Aruba ClearPass

• Zero Trust architecture and security frameworks

• Network monitoring and observability platforms, including LogicMonitor or similar tools

• Firewall policy design, segmentation, and security best practices

• Network automation, scripting, and infrastructure-as-code technologies

Preferred Certifications

While certifications are valued, demonstrated experience and technical expertise are equally important. Preferred certifications may include:

• Cisco CCIE Security

• Palo Alto Networks

  • Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Engineer

  • Palo Alto Networks Network Security Analyst

  • Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Engineer

  • Palo Alto Networks SSE Engineer

  • Legacy certifications such as Palo Alto PCNSE, PCNSC, will be recognized where applicable

• Microsoft Azure networking certifications

Consulting & Leadership Expectations

• Act as a senior technical resource and mentor for network engineering teams.

• Contribute to technical standards, service development, and delivery best practices.

• Assist with scope development, effort estimation, statements of work, and technical proposals as needed.

• Foster strong relationships with clients, technology partners, and internal stakeholders.

• Demonstrate a commitment to exceptional client service and continuous professional growth. RSM is seeking a highly experienced Network Infrastructure Consultant/Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise network and security solutions for mid-market and enterprise clients. This role will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for network architecture, client consultation, solution design, implementation oversight, operational support, and best-practice guidance across routing, switching, wireless, security, SD-WAN, and cloud networking technologies. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting and communication skills and is comfor…