Network Solutions Architect

Description: 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. Requirements: 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.