This is an in-office position located in either West Fargo, ND or Chandler, AZ. Position Summary:The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and supporting the organization's enterprise network infrastructure - across on-premises environments and Azure cloud connectivity. This includes LAN/WAN architecture, wireless networks, SD-WAN, Azure routing, ATM connectivity, and video surveillance systems.
This position ensures consistent network reliability, uptime, and performance while maintaining strong relationships with key vendors. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and accountable for ensuring all networked systems - including ATMs and video infrastructure - operate securely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:Network Infrastructure Management- Deploy, configure, and maintain Core and Edge networks across corporate and branch environments.
- Manage and optimize Enterprise Wireless infrastructure, including access points, and Radius authentication.
- Configure and maintain core routers and firewalls, including routing, NAT, and access control policies.
- Ensure configuration versioning and regular backups for all routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Oversee WAN circuit provisioning, monitoring, and vendor escalation to ensure performance and redundancy.
- Manage Enterprise SD-WAN systems for efficient branch connectivity and traffic optimization.
Azure Network Architecture- Design, implement, and maintain Azure network infrastructure, including VNets, subnets, route tables, and Network Security Groups (NSGs).
- Configure and support ExpressRoute, site-to-site, or private peering connections between on-prem and Azure environments.
- Develop routing strategies and segmentation models for hybrid network topologies.
- Partner with cloud and security teams to optimize Azure Firewall, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway configurations.
- Document and maintain Azure network diagrams, architecture standards, and routing policies.
ATM Network Management- Serve as the primary owner for all ATM network connectivity, hardware, and vendor coordination.
- Manage vendor and carrier relationships to ensure ATM network reliability, SLAs, and uptime objectives are met.
- Continuously monitor ATM network performance, latency, and connectivity health.
- Verify that ATM communication modules, network routers, and circuits remain fully operational.
- Coordinate and verify hardware maintenance, firmware upgrades, and configuration changes.
Video and Surveillance Systems- Own and manage the CCTV video system, including NVR servers, switches, cameras and connectivity.
- Act as the primary contact for surveillance vendors, overseeing escalations, service calls, and equipment life cycles.
- Perform routine video system health checks, ensuring camera functionality, recording status, video quality and storage integrity.
- Coordinate with physical security teams for deployment planning, upgrades, and maintenance.
Network Services & Systems- Administer and troubleshoot DHCP, DNS, and Radius authentication systems.
- Implement and maintain 802.1X network access control (NAC) across wired and wireless environments, ensuring only authorized devices gain network access.
- Support secure onboarding for corporate and IoT devices using Radius policies and certificate-based authentication.
- Manage UPS, PDU, and management systems to ensure power reliability and environmental visibility across network infrastructure.
Monitoring & Performance- Utilize PRTG Network Monitor for proactive monitoring, performance analysis, and alert response across all infrastructure and cloud resources.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and alerting systems to identify and resolve issues before they impact operations.
- Conduct capacity planning and trend analysis to ensure optimal network performance.
- Educate and instruct system and security engineers on the capabilities of the monitoring systems.
- Continually evaluate the system and offer suggestions for additional monitoring needs.
Documentation & Compliance- Maintain comprehensive network diagrams, inventories, and configuration documentation.
- Champion Change management and ticketing processes for the organization.
- Ensure compliance with internal IT standards, audit requirements, and industry security frameworks.
- Participate in disaster recovery testing, documentation, and network resiliency planning.
Qualifications:Required:- 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or administration.
- Strong hands-on experience with corporate networking technologies (Wireless, switching, SDWAN, routing and firewalls)
- Proven experience managing vendor relationships.
- Proficiency with Azure networking, including VNets, routing, ExpressRoute, NSGs, and hybrid architectures.
- Experience implementing and managing 802.1X authentication and Radius-based access control.
- Experience with Praessler PRTG or similar infrastructure monitoring platforms.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred:- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Certifications such as Extreme Networks Specialist, Aruba ACMP, Silver Peak SD-WAN Professional, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate.
- Experience working in financial institutions or other regulated environments supporting ATMs and video systems.
Competencies:- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for network uptime and reliability.
- Deep understanding of hybrid (on-prem + Azure) network architecture.
- Skilled at vendor management and driving issue resolution through to completion.
- Excellent documentation discipline and attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across infrastructure, cloud, and security teams.
