Network Security Engineer

Who we are

Behind every one of our solutions is our greatest asset: our people. At Powernet, we are driven in our individual roles and by our collective goals – both in our work, and in the community. Through our collaborative working mindset and spirit of innovation, Powernet offers a welcoming work environment that aligns professional and personal growth with real business results, a combination that can benefit anyone looking to take the next step in their career.

Who you are

You are a senior-level technical visionary who thrives at the intersection of network design and security architecture. A master of standardizing and supporting complex managed service environments, you look beyond day-to-day troubleshooting to see the "big picture" of a solution's architecture. You possess the rare ability to bridge the gap between technical complexity and business value, confidently providing pre-sales support to ensure every proposed solution is scalable, secure, and strategically aligned. You are not just an engineer; you are a solutions architect and a trusted advisor who takes pride in building the infrastructure that powers our clients' success.

Perks You'll Enjoy

• 5 Weeks PTO
• Remote Work
• Anniversary Gift Plan
• Employee referral program
• Annual wellness credit
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance available
• HSA Account
• 401k matching

Responsibilities

• Network Architecture & Engineering Leadership: Design and architect complex LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and hybrid cloud solutions. Serve as the final Tier 3 technical escalation for complex or recurring network issues.
• Solutions Architecture & Pre-Sales Support: Participate in pre-sales discovery and design calls. Translate requirements into high-level architectures and validate technical feasibility and risk before solutions are sold.
• Standardization & Quality: Develop and maintain reference architectures for firewalls, SD-WAN, and segmentation. Ensure solutions align with security best practices and compliance requirements like HIPAA and PCI.
• Implementation Oversight: Provide technical oversight during complex implementations and validate that deployed solutions match approved designs.
• Security & Compliance: Design and review firewall and security architectures, evaluating risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive network engineering experience.
• Experience in MSP or multi-tenant environments is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing (not just implementing) complex networks.

Technical Skills & Mandatory Certifications

• Expert-level experience with Fortinet security architecture.
• Must hold an active Fortinet NSE 4 certification.
• Fortinet NSE 7 is highly preferred.
• Advanced routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
• SD-WAN design and deployment.
• Network segmentation, High Availability (HA), and security best practices.
• Strong documentation and diagramming skills.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to guide conversations with clients and sales teams.
• Sound technical judgment, risk awareness, and a mentorship mindset.