Senior Network Engineer - Direct Hire- Onsite

Senior Network Engineer Location:

Westerville, OH (Columbus area)

• Primarily On-site with

Hybrid Flexibility Type:

Full-Time Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in wireless networking and Optical LAN who is ready to take the next step into a customer-facing, pre-sales engineering role . This position is ideal for a highly technical professional who enjoys solving complex networking challenges and wants to leverage that expertise to advise clients, design solutions, and support the sales process . You'll act as the technical bridge between engineering and customers , helping organizations modernize their network infrastructure with cutting-edge solutions. What You'll Do Partner with sales teams to design and present network solutions tailored to customer needs Serve as a technical subject matter expert in Wireless Networks and Optical LAN (POL) Lead customer discussions, whiteboarding sessions, and technical presentations Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures Conduct network assessments, solution design, and proof-of-concepts (POCs) Support RFPs, proposals, and technical documentation Stay current on emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to clients Collaborate internally with engineering teams to ensure successful solution delivery Required Experience 5-10+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering Strong expertise in: Wireless networking (enterprise Wi-Fi, RF design, controllers, etc.) Optical LAN / Passive Optical Networks (POL) Deep understanding of: Routing & switching (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, etc.) Network architecture & design Network security fundamentals Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale network solutions Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills Nice to Have Experience in a pre-sales, solutions engineering, or customer-facing role Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CWNP, or equivalent Experience with network automation or cloud networking Familiarity with SD-WAN or modern network architectures What We're Looking For Someone who wants to transition from:"pure engineering" → "consultative / solutions-focused role" Strong communicator who can simplify complex technical concepts for customers Ability to influence technical decisions and build client trust A problem-solver who enjoys designing innovative solutions , not just maintaining systems Work Environment & Travel Primarily on-site in Westerville, OH , with flexibility for a hybrid schedule Approximately 20% travel required for client meetings, presentations, and solution delivery support Why This Role Opportunity to move into a high-impact, strategic role without losing your technical edge Work with modern networking technologies , including Optical LAN Be a key player in driving customer solutions and business growth Collaborative, forward-thinking environment

Pay:

$110,000.00

• $125,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Wireless Networking :

4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CCNA (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person Senior Network Engineer

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• Full-time Senior Network Engineer Location:

  Westerville, OH (Columbus area)
• Primarily On-site with

Hybrid Flexibility Type:

Full-Time Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in wireless networking and Optical LAN who is ready to take the next step into a customer-facing, pre-sales engineering role . This position is ideal for a highly technical professional who enjoys solving complex networking challenges and wants to leverage that expertise to advise clients, design solutions, and support the sales process . You'll act as the technical bridge between engineering and customers , helping organizations modernize their network infrastructure with cutting-edge solutions. What You'll Do Partner with sales teams to design and present network solutions tailored to customer needs Serve as a technical subject matter expert in Wireless Networks and Optical LAN (POL) Lead customer discussions, whiteboarding sessions, and technical presentations Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures Conduct network assessments, solution design, and proof-of-concepts (POCs) Support RFPs, proposals, and technical documentation Stay current on emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to clients Collaborate internally with engineering teams to ensure successful solution delivery Required Experience 5-10+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering Strong expertise in: Wireless networking (enterprise Wi-Fi, RF design, controllers, etc.) Optical LAN / Passive Optical Networks (POL) Deep understanding of: Routing & switching (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, etc.) Network architecture & design Network security fundamentals Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale network solutions Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills Nice to Have Experience in a pre-sales, solutions engineering, or customer-facing role Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CWNP, or equivalent Experience with network automation or cloud networking Familiarity with SD-WAN or modern network architectures What We're Looking For Someone who wants to transition from:"pure engineering" → "consultative / solutions-focused role" Strong communicator who can simplify complex technical concepts for customers Ability to influence technical decisions and build client trust A problem-solver who enjoys designing innovative solutions , not just maintaining systems Work Environment & Travel Primarily on-site in Westerville, OH , with flexibility for a hybrid schedule Approximately 20% travel required for client meetings, presentations, and solution delivery support Why This Role Opportunity to move into a high-impact, strategic role without losing your technical edge Work with modern networking technologies , including Optical LAN Be a key player in driving customer solutions and business growth Collaborative, forward-thinking environment

Pay:

$110,000.00

• $125,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Wireless Networking :

4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CCNA (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person