Enterprise Network Engineer

Candidate must reside between Saratoga, NY and Boston, MA. We will consider candidates nationally if they are willing to relocate.

cb20 is an award-winning provider of managed IT and audio-visual services, proudly serving organizations across New York, Massachusetts, and the greater New England region. With over 30 years of experience, a team of world-class engineers, and trusted partnerships with the world’s leading hardware and software providers, we deliver confidence, security, and above all " An Experience Above " .

cb20 won the Albany Business Review Best Places to Work and Albany Times Union Top Places to Work five years in a row. In 2025, cb20 achieved the #1 spot in the over 100 category at the ABR Best Places to Work event. People are cb20's greatest asset.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Network Engineer to join our fast-growing IT services organization, reporting directly to the Vice President of Engineering. This role is ideal for a senior-level professional with 15+ years of progressive networking experience , including 10+ years of enterprise-scale network architecture and implementation .

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with exceptional communication skills and a strong consultative approach. In addition to leading complex design and deployment efforts, this individual will be actively involved in pre-sales engineering , customer-facing solution design , and executive-level consulting engagements .

This role requires fluency in advanced networking principles, enterprise security, and modern network architecture practices. Experience with Fortinet and/or Arista technologies is strongly preferred. Position will require 25% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Network Architecture : Lead the design and implementation of complex, multi-site network infrastructures, including data center, WAN, cloud, wireless, and security components.
• Consulting & Advisory Services : Serve as a strategic advisor to enterprise clients, aligning network design with business goals and risk posture.
• Pre-Sales Solutioning : Support the sales team in scoping opportunities, conducting technical discovery, building solution architectures, and contributing to proposal development and client presentations.
• Technology Leadership : Define best practices, reference architectures, and solution standards for networking projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
• Security Integration : Architect and implement secure network environments, incorporating zero-trust principles, segmentation, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, SOX).
• Automation & Monitoring : Leverage tools such as Ansible, Python, and modern monitoring platforms to streamline operations, improve visibility, and enable proactive network management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with the Project Management Office (PMO), solution architects, and customer stakeholders to ensure timely, successful project delivery.
• Industry Engagement : Stay informed on emerging networking trends and technologies. Represent the organization in vendor engagements, webinars, and industry forums as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, designing and implementing enterprise-class network solutions
• Proven track record of high-level consulting and executive communication , particularly in enterprise or Fortune 1000 environments
• Demonstrated success in pre-sales engineering , solution development, and technical leadership roles
• Deep expertise in routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), WAN optimization, SD-WAN, network segmentation, NAC, and wireless technologies
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet (NGFW, SD-WAN, NAC) and/or Arista (EVPN-VXLAN, CloudVision, spine-leaf architectures)
• Preferred certifications: Fortinet FCP / NSE 8 , Arista ACE Level 3 , CCIE , JNCIE , CISSP , or other advanced credentials
• Strong familiarity with network automation and infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Python, Terraform preferred)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to comply with export control requirements

What We Value

• A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to client success
• Strategic thinking combined with practical engineering execution
• A passion for mentoring and developing high-performing engineering teams
• Clear, concise communication—both technical and non-technical
• A desire to stay at the forefront of evolving technologies and best practices

• Join our team and help shape the networks that power the enterprises of tomorrow.
• Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values technical excellence, innovation, and long-term client partnerships.