Network Consulting Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Network Consulting Engineer with hands-on networking experience in all parts of the networking lifecycle for SMB and enterprise environments. The candidate must be able to work under minimal supervision and will be responsible for task management as well as demonstrate a high level of professionalism and technical knowledge. The candidate will utilize Edafio’s network solutions to design, implement, and manage our client’s enterprise environments.

Are you looking for a career upgrade?

Here’s why we think you’ll love it here.

  • Grow your career with hands-on learning, paid certification training, career roadmaps and access to a team of experts in the field.
  • You’ll love who you work with. At Edafio, your intelligent and passionate colleagues are more than just coworkers — they’re friends.
  • As one of Arkansas’s Best Places to Work for five years running, we’re serious about fostering a culture of transparency and helpfulness.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • 6+ years of MSP network engineering
    • Or 10-12 years of Enterprise Networking
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience with multiple of these networking brands: Cisco, HPE, Aruba, Meraki, Fortinet, Check Point or Palo Alto
  • Ability to obtain and maintain industry standard expert-level certifications such as below:
    • Examples include (but are not limited to):
      • Cisco CCIE [Enterprise or Security]
      • Aruba ACSX/ACDX/ACMX/ACCX
      • Fortinet NSE8
      • Checkpoint CCSM
    • Note: Extra consideration will be given to those who already hold an expert certification or have passed the written test for an expert certification and are studying for the practical examination
  • Knowledge of MS Windows Server Platforms and Desktop Operating Systems
  • Experience with device monitoring and logging tools (SEIM products, Wireshark)
  • Experience developing and maintaining network documentation
  • Experience with change management, product lifecycles, and customer service
  • Ability to work on multiple, high complexity assignments simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills for working in a team and with clients
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent time management

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Consult and lead technology initiatives for Edafio clients in a pre-sales and post-sales capacity
  • Design, install, configure, and support network technologies including switches, firewalls, routers, and wireless access points
  • Work with various engineering teams within Edafio to scope, architect, and implement advanced business solutions to meet customer needs in critical environments
  • Report to team leads with work progress on a regular basis as required
  • Manage customer tickets and provide detailed documentation to required parties
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Participate in Tier 3 on-call support rotation
  • Some after-hours support will be intermittently required based on client maintenance window needs
  • Participate in all required activities as scheduled by leadership

BENEFITS:

  • 401K Plan – Eligible to enroll on the first available enrollment date after six months of employment 
  • Benefits Cafeteria Plan  
  •  Flexible PTO plan (plan guidelines pending final approval)  
  •  Eight company paid holidays  
  •  Insurance (the active first month following hire date): 
    • Medical – Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO or HSA option (includes $100/month HSA seed money from Edafio) 
    • Dental – Delta Dental  
    • Vision – Delta Dental  
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)  
    • Life – Lincoln Financial (1.5 times salary)  
    • Short/Long Term Disability – Lincoln Financial  
    • Parental Leave Policy  
      • Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption option  
      • Six weeks at 100% pay available to covered Associate  
  • Mentorship Program 
  • Associate Focus Plan 
  • Hybrid workplace 
  •  Professional Development and Certification courses 
  • Two annual company events  
  •  Team-inclusive events such as cycling group, game night, and other events
  •  Office snacks  
  • WestRock Coffee is brewed daily 
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