Dean Dorton Careers

Dean Dorton is a leading professional services firm spanning certified public accounting, business advisory, and technology solutions. We are your partners in redefining success through innovation and data-driven strategies. Our experts provide an integrated suite of audit, tax, business management, consulting and technology solutions to companies both domestic and international. We help our clients strategize, adapt, and change in every stage of business, from startup and growth to succession planning and everything in between.

About the Team

Dean Dorton’s Infrastructure & Managed Services team provides comprehensive technology support and infrastructure management for clients across diverse industries. Acting as a true IT partner, we deliver secure, scalable, and strategic solutions that align with each client’s operational goals. From day-to-day support to long-term planning, we help businesses operate more efficiently and confidently through reliable, best-in-class technology services.

About the Role
The Senior Network Engineer is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting advanced enterprise network solutions for clients. This role operates at a senior technical level and is expected to lead complex implementations, serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, and contribute directly to billable delivery and project success.

This role requires deep expertise across routing, switching, wireless, security, and hybrid cloud networking. The Senior Network Engineer regularly leads technical discovery sessions, authors detailed designs, and presents architectures to client stakeholders. While this role does not have formal people management responsibility, it plays a mentorship and technical leadership role within the Technology Services team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The essential duties & responsibilities of the Senior Network Engineer role are outlined below in correlation with Dean Dorton’s performance management impact areas.

Technical

Definition: your specialized knowledge & expertise associated with the work you perform for/with clients (note: clients may be internal to Dean Dorton).

• Design, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise network solutions across campus, data center, and hybrid cloud environments
• Serve as a subject matter expert in advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, and OMP
• Design and implement Cisco enterprise networking solutions including Catalyst Center and Catalyst 9200, 9300, 9400, 9500, and 9600 series switches
• Design, deploy, and support Cisco SD WAN solutions using Catalyst 8200, 8300, and 8500 routers
• Design and support Cisco wireless solutions including Catalyst 9800 controllers and Catalyst 9000 series access points
• Perform wireless RF design, channel planning, and validation using tools such as Hamina or Ekahau
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki solutions including MR, MX, MS, and Meraki managed Catalyst switches
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot network security solutions including Secure Firewall, FMC, Security Cloud Control, Umbrella, Duo, and Cisco ISE
• Develop detailed technical designs, implementation plans, and documentation for infrastructure projects
• Support complex troubleshooting efforts including root cause analysis and remediation planning

Behavioral

Definition: the behaviors associated with performing your job (interpersonal skills).

• Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to assess current state environments and define future state architectures
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients throughout the lifecycle of engagements
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Present network designs, recommendations, and tradeoffs to client leadership
• Maintain utilization targets through effective management of billable client work
• Demonstrate ownership of project outcomes, timelines, and quality standards
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, architects, security engineers, and other team members
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex network issues
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Network Engineers and other technical team members
• Demonstrate flexibility and accountability in a fast-paced consulting environment

Non-Charge

Definition: The contributions you make to Dean Dorton outside of direct client work.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical standards, templates, and best practices
• Support internal knowledge sharing, training sessions, and documentation initiatives
• Stay current on emerging technologies, vendor roadmaps, and industry trends
• Assist with evaluating and introducing new tools, platforms, and services
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes and methodologies
• Serve as a technical leader who models professionalism, collaboration, and accountability

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of enterprise network engineering experience
• Proven experience delivering complex client facing infrastructure projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CCNA required, CCNP preferred or working towards attainment within a year

• Flexible work schedules and environment
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs
• Retirement benefits, including a best-in-class employer match and automatic profit sharing.
• Telemedicine, mental health resources and wellness program reimbursement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additionally, responsibilities and duties may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. Dean Dorton is an equal opportunity employer.