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Senior Network Engineer

RKMC Inc.Detroit, MI🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 4, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Senior Network Engineer role at RKMC Inc. offers an exciting opportunity to design and implement cutting-edge network solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, fostering significant career growth in a reputable company. If you're a proactive engineer with expertise in enterprise networking, security, and cloud technologies, you'll thrive in this collaborative and innovative team. Apply today to leverage your skills and contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a flexible work arrangement.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Detroit, MI, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AnsibleAzureGoogle CloudPythonTerraformZero Trust

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in enterprise networking, network security, wireless technologies, cloud networking, and data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize secure and scalable network solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Configure and manage Palo Alto and Juniper SRX firewalls.
  • Deploy and maintain Juniper Mist wireless solutions and wireless authentication.
  • Configure and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper access layer switching.
  • Design and support SD-WAN solutions.
  • Configure and troubleshoot Layer 3 routing protocols, with emphasis on BGP.
  • Implement and maintain data center networking technologies including Cisco ACI and VXLAN fabrics.
  • Design and support cloud networking in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Configure, administer, and troubleshoot F5 load balancers.
  • Perform network monitoring, performance tuning, and root cause analysis.
  • Ensure network security, high availability, and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects and migrations.
  • Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

Required Technical Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Juniper SRX Firewalls
  • Experience with Juniper Mist Wireless and wireless authentication technologies
  • Strong knowledge of Cisco and Juniper switching
  • Experience implementing and supporting SD-WAN
  • Strong understanding of Layer 3 Routing, including BGP
  • Experience with Data Center Switching
  • Knowledge of Cisco ACI and VXLAN (preferred)
  • Experience with Azure and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) networking
  • Hands-on experience with F5 Load Balancers
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5 10+ years of enterprise networking experience.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Certifications

Cisco

  • CCNP Enterprise
  • CCNP Security

Juniper

  • JNCIE-ENT
  • JNCIE-SEC

Palo Alto

  • PCNSA
  • PCNSE

Fortinet

  • NSE 5
  • NSE 7

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Network automation using Python, Ansible, or Terraform
  • Monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or LogicMonitor
  • Experience with Zero Trust architecture
  • Knowledge of scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Experience with enterprise monitoring and logging solutions

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