Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Resident Network Engineer to support the design, deployment, and ongoing administration of network infrastructure for a large, multi-tenant residential community.
This individual will join during the initial network design and implementation phase and transition into a long-term, on-site Network Administrator role, supporting the community's operational network environment for an estimated five-year period.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Juniper Mist, Fortinet firewalls, SD-WAN, routing, switching, and enterprise wireless networking, along with the ability to independently manage and troubleshoot a production network.
Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Network Design & Deployment
Collaborate with project stakeholders to design and implement the community's wired and wireless network infrastructure.
Deploy and configure enterprise networking solutions using Juniper Mist.
Configure and implement Fortinet firewalls, SD-WAN, and network security solutions.
Deploy Cradlepoint LTE/5G connectivity and network failover solutions.
Support the implementation of Extreme Networks VOSS/Fabric switching infrastructure.
Configure VLANs, routing protocols, network segmentation, and security policies for a multi-tenant environment.
Participate in network hardware staging, configuration, testing, and deployment activities.
Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and configuration records.
Ensure network infrastructure is scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with operational requirements.
Phase 2: Ongoing Network Administration
Serve as the primary on-site Network Administrator following the initial deployment.
Monitor and maintain network availability, performance, reliability, and security.
Administer Juniper Mist, Fortinet, Cradlepoint, and Extreme Networks infrastructure.
Troubleshoot network outages, connectivity problems, performance degradation, and security-related incidents.
Perform firmware upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and network lifecycle management.
Support wired and wireless connectivity requirements for residents, staff, and operational technology systems.
Maintain network documentation, asset inventories, configuration records, and change logs.
Coordinate with technology vendors, service providers, and internal support teams to resolve technical issues.
Escalate complex incidents when necessary and recommend improvements to network performance and reliability.
Independently manage day-to-day network operations and ensure consistent service availability.
Required Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering, implementation, and administration.
Proven experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise wired and wireless networks.
Experience with Juniper Mist or comparable enterprise networking platforms.
Hands-on experience configuring and managing Fortinet firewalls and SD-WAN solutions.
Strong knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, network segmentation, and network security.
Experience troubleshooting complex network connectivity, performance, and infrastructure issues.
Ability to independently administer and maintain a production network environment.
Experience with network monitoring, configuration management, firmware upgrades, and incident resolution.
Strong technical documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability to work full-time on-site in a remote geographic location.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Extreme Networks VOSS/Fabric switching technologies.
Experience deploying and supporting Cradlepoint LTE/5G connectivity and failover solutions.
Previous involvement in greenfield network deployments, large construction projects, or new infrastructure implementations.
Experience supporting multi-tenant, campus, hospitality, residential, or workforce-community network environments.
Familiarity with operational technology (OT) connectivity and infrastructure requirements.
Experience supporting network environments through both initial deployment and long-term operations.
Work Environment & Project Duration
Work Arrangement: Full-time on-site at a geographically remote community location.
Project Duration: Long-term engagement, currently estimated at approximately five years.
Initial Focus: Network architecture, design, configuration, and deployment.
Long-Term Focus: Network administration, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on Network Engineer with strong implementation and operational support experience who is comfortable taking ownership of an enterprise network from initial deployment through ongoing administration.
They should have solid experience with Juniper Mist, Fortinet firewalls, SD-WAN, routing, and switching, with the ability to work independently in a remote on-site environment.
Candidates with experience supporting greenfield deployments, multi-tenant networks, and long-term infrastructure operations will be especially well suited for this opportunity.
