Sr. Network Engineer

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRITAt Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.WORK TYPE: Full TimeLOCATION: Remote IndianaHow You'll Make An ImpactThe Senior Network Engineer is a hands-on technical expert responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of the organization's network infrastructure. This role serves as a deep subject matter expert and technical escalation point for the network team.The Senior Network Engineer works independently on complex initiatives, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions. This is an individual contributor role with significant technical ownership and influence.RoleAs Varsity Brands continues to modernize its technology ecosystem and scale digital capabilities, network infrastructure is foundational to performance, reliability, and security. This role ensures that:Network solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business needsComplex technical issues are resolved quickly and permanentlyEngineering standards and practices drive consistency and operational excellenceWhat You'll DoNetwork Design & ImplementationDesigns, builds, and deploys complex network solutions (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud connectivity, security infrastructure)Develops low-level designs aligned with architectural standardsTroubleshooting & EscalationServes as Tier 3 escalation pointDiagnoses complex issues across routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancingLeads root cause analysis and long-term remediationInfrastructure OptimizationMonitors performance, capacity, and reliabilityIdentifies risks, bottlenecks, and technical debtDrives proactive improvementsStandards & DocumentationMaintains architecture diagrams, runbooks, and proceduresEnsures documentation quality and usabilityProject Leadership (Technical)Leads engineering workstreams for network projectsCoordinates with PMs, vendors, and cross-functional teamsMentorship & Knowledge SharingGuides junior engineersConducts design reviews and shares best practicesVendor & Technology EvaluationEvaluates tools and platformsLeads proof-of-concepts and provides recommendationsQualificationsKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesDeep understanding of enterprise networking concepts and architecturesStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills across complex environmentsUnderstands interdependencies across infrastructure, applications, and securityMaintains high standards for reliability, documentation, and executionWorks effectively across Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and vendorsClearly explains technical concepts to varied audiencesProduces strong technical documentationEducation, Certification And ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) required7+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in enterprise environments requiredDeep expertise in routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs) requiredExperience In At Least TwoSD-WANMPLSNetwork security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC)Data center networkingCloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)OtherProficiency with monitoring and diagnostic toolsProven ability to lead complex technical initiatives independentlyExperience in hybrid or multi-cloud environments preferredRelevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) preferredExperience with automation or infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Python, Ansible) preferredPhysical Demands and/or Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.OUR VALUESService - We lead with heart. We champion community.Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.Our BenefitsWe are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:Comprehensive Health Care BenefitsHSA Employer Contribution/ FSA OpportunitiesWellbeing Program401(k) plan with company matchingCompany paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term DisabilityGenerous My Time Off & Paid HolidaysVarsity Brands Ownership ProgramEmployee Resource GroupsSt. Jude Partnership & Volunteer OpportunitiesEmployee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.