Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

Senior Network Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Orlando, FL (required)

Benefits Offered: Dental, Life, Medical, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Vision

Department: Network Operations

Reports to: Director, Network Engineering

Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000

Salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications.

Work Environment: Office setting within data centers. Ability to safely use ladders and step stools to access equipment and cabling in rack-mounted environments. Movement of IT/network hardware including servers, switches, and cabling. Some travel may be required.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Atlantic.Net is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join our Network Operations team. This role plays a critical part in maintaining, optimizing, and evolving the core infrastructure and services that support our data centers, customer connectivity, and internal operations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with Juniper routing and switching and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, along with a broad understanding of data center and enterprise networking best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Networking Infrastructure

Manage, configure, and troubleshoot Juniper routers and switches in production environments.

Oversee / Installation of structured cabling and accessories; support inventory and procurement coordination.

Maintain IPv4/IPv6 address allocations and justification processes.

Support BGP peering services and assist customers with eBGP configuration and prefix advertisement.

Perform NetFlow analysis and contribute to DDoS mitigation strategies.

Data Center Facilities Support

Provide input on cabinet/rack layout, power requirements, and accessories

Coordinate cabinet energization and PDU provisioning

Support data center access coordination and remote hands dispatching

Network Monitoring & Visibility

Maintain and enhance NMS platforms; help define logical hierarchy and monitoring standards

Support internal teams in NMS configuration, onboarding, and alerting policies

Actively contribute to monitoring strategy and operational visibility

Security & Firewall Operations

Administer Fortinet FortiGate perimeter and DMZ firewalls, including firewall rules and NAT auditing

Manage VPN infrastructure and remote access policy enforcement

Guide internal teams on host security findings during audits

Act as SME for customer-facing firewall services and configuration support

Tooling, Automation, and DNS

Contribute to configuration templating, policies and documentation.

Contribute to NetBox data entry, validation, and automation integration

Support multi-team DNS record management (forward and reverse)

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a strong background in data center and enterprise networks

Hands-on experience with Juniper routing and switching (EX/QFX/MX series)

Operational experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including VPNs and policy creation

Deep knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking protocols, MPLS, VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, and IPAM best practices

Deep understanding of Networking and core Internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and distributed networks).

Experience with NetFlow, DDoS mitigation, and traffic analysis

Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, etc.

Working knowledge of power and rack infrastructure in data center environments

Strong communication and documentation skills across cross-functional teams

Work independently without significant oversite to follow requirements and develop solutions.

Stays current with emerging technologies related to respective technology domain.

Must be a self-starter with a natural desire to improve the environment and to proactively initiate and lead change.

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio.

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, adaptable to both technical and non-technical audiences

Participate in a 24x7 escalation environment as issues arise from NOC support team.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry certifications such as JNCIS/JNCIP, Fortinet NSE4+, CCNP, etc.

Prior experience in an ISP, MSP, or multi-tenant data center settingCompany Description

Atlantic.Net, established in 1994, is a private and profitable non-venture funded Cloud Services company. We are passionate about technology and the future it can bring us. We are looking for like-minded individuals who want to participate in growing and accelerating business. We have thrived in spite of a fragile economy and want to work with others to build something amazing. We are a great fit for someone who wants to help build a sustainable business, and enjoys working with smart, ambitious, optimistic, fun people.

Full-time