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Senior Network Engineer

CFS

Hudsonville, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$155,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Business Operations, Business Support, Cisco Certifications, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Firewalls, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Improvement Metrics, Incident Management, Internet Security, Internet Service Providers, Juniper Networks Product Family, Leadership, Local Area Network (LAN), Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Operational Support, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Project Design, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Leadership, VMWare, Vendor/Supplier Management, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Hudsonville, MI
POSTED
3 days ago

Position: Senior Network Engineer
Salary: $130,000-155,000 + Bonus
Benefits: Medical/dental/vision, Retirement Plan w/ 6% match, 3 Weeks PTO, Tuition Reiumbursement, Bonus Potential, etc.
Location: Hudsonville, MI (Hybrid)




Job Overview: The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, strategy, performance, security, and reliability of the global network infrastructure. This role serves as the technical lead for enterprise networking across manufacturing and corporate locations worldwide, ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available connectivity that supports business operations. You'll partner closely with IT, cybersecurity, operational technology (OT), and business leaders while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the network & service desk team.

Responsibilities of the Senior Network Engineer:


  • Lead the design, implementation, and management of the global network infrastructure.

  • Develop and execute network strategies aligned with business, security, and operational goals.

  • Own network architecture, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless networking, firewalls, cloud connectivity, and OT/IT segmentation.

  • Ensure network availability, performance, and reliability across global manufacturing and corporate locations.

  • Monitor and improve network performance through KPIs, service metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Partner with cybersecurity teams to maintain a strong network security posture, including segmentation, firewall management, and secure access solutions.

  • Serve as the highest level of technical escalation for network-related issues and complex troubleshooting.

  • Manage network modernization projects, technology upgrades, and infrastructure lifecycle planning.

  • Work with vendors, MSP service providers, and internal stakeholders to evaluate, implement, and support networking solutions.

  • Drive standardization, automation, and documentation efforts.

  • Mentor and support network administrators & service desk members through technical guidance and best practices.


Preferred Experience of the Senior Network Engineer:



  • Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewall management, access points, LAN management, wireless networking, SD-WAN protocols, and hybrid cloud connectivity

  • Knowledge of Zero Trust networking principles and OT network environments

  • Experience developing network architecture, technical standards, and long-term infrastructure roadmaps

  • Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis skills

  • Experience supporting complex, multi-site, 24/7 business or manufacturing environments

  • Experience leading network projects from design through implementation

  • Self-starter who takes initiative, asks thoughtful questions, and adapts quickly


Bonus Experience of the Senior Network Engineer:



  • Experience with Cisco Meraki, Juniper, Ubiquiti, FortiNet, VMware, Hyper-V

  • Cloud Experience (within Azure or similar)

  • Experience with network automation, monitoring or observability tools

  • Experience with vendor management of ISPs and MSPs

  • Certifications in Cisco, Meraki, FortiNet, Ubiquiti, Microsoft



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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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