Network Engineer
Summary
Network Engineer at Netrio, an IT services provider in McKinney, TX, designing, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced client network solutions using Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco/Meraki across firewalls, SD-WAN, switching, and wireless, while serving as an escalation point, mentoring juniors, and presenting to executives.
Position Summary
The Network Engineer will play a key role within the Netrio Engineering team, serving as a technical expert for the design, implementation, and support of advanced network solutions. This position requires strong hands-on experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco/Meraki technologies, as well as the ability to collaborate with both technical teams and executive stakeholders (including C-level leadership). The ideal candidate is a problem-solver, mentor, and trusted advisor capable of delivering secure, scalable, and reliable networking environments for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, configure, and implement secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions leveraging Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco/Meraki platforms.
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Serve as an escalation point for advanced network issues escalated from Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Support.
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Provide expert troubleshooting and remediation across diverse environments, including firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, switching, and wireless networks.
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Conduct network assessments, capacity planning, and performance tuning to optimize client environments.
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Develop, document, and maintain network architecture diagrams, design standards, and implementation plans.
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Partner with project managers and client stakeholders to deliver solutions, including presenting technical strategies to executive and C-Suite audiences.
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Participate in the on-call rotation and provide timely response to critical incidents.
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Mentor and support junior engineers while promoting internal knowledge sharing and best practices.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering, ideally within an MSP or service provider environment.
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Strong expertise with:
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Fortinet: FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer
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Palo Alto Networks: Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Panorama, Prisma, Strata
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Cisco/Meraki: ASA, ASR, MX, MR, MS
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Proven experience designing and deploying secure network solutions for SMB and mid-market enterprise clients.
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Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, VPNs, NAT, and firewall technologies.
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Experience with SD-WAN, cloud networking (Azure, AWS), and multi-site deployments.
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Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly resolve high-impact issues.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
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Comfortable engaging and presenting to C-level executives and senior stakeholders.
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Industry certifications strongly preferred: Fortinet NSE4+, PCNSE, CCNP, Meraki CMNA/ECMS, or equivalent.
Work Environment + Benefits
Netrio offers a hybrid work environment with flexible start/stop times and the ability to work remotely. The compensation package includes base salary plus incentives, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for continuous professional development.
In addition to compensation benefits, Netrio offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, based on eligibility, including:
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Medical and dental insurance
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Term life insurance
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Wellness programs
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Career development opportunities
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Enrollment in our company 401(k) plan with company match