Ventus, part of Digi International, is an industry leader in IT networking innovations,leveragingtechnology to produce market-driving network solutions. Operating from over 20 years of experience delivering secure enterprise class networks, Ventus develops cellular wireless and fixed line SD-WAN, Hybrid WAN, and Cellular WAN solutions for an expanding array of business connectivity applications.

Location: Hopkins, MN or Norwalk, CT. Hybrid - weekly office presence.

We areseekinga highly skilledNetwork Architectto design, evolve, and scale our next-generation managed service provider (MSP) network platforms. The ideal candidate is an expert inTCP/IP networking,site-to-site connectivity, andmulti-site routing technologies, with extensive hands-on experience architectinglarge-scale,highly available, and secure network infrastructuresacross hybridon-premises and AWS cloud environments.

This role is both strategic and deeply technical: you will define network architecture blueprints, drive modernization initiatives, and set technical standards, while also being capable of diving into packet flows, routing tables, and VPN configurations when needed.

Design andarchitectlarge-scale MSP network infrastructures, including multi-tenant environments and distributed systems.

• Develop andmaintainreference architectures and networkdesignsleveragingTCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and modern routing protocols.
• Architect and deployVPN technologies, includingIPsec,andGRE tunnels, ensuring resilient, secure interconnectivity across customer sites and cloud environments.
• Design andoptimizemulticastrouting strategies for real-time, large-scaledata distribution and latency-sensitive applications.
• Lead hybrid connectivity initiatives spanningon-premises datacenters and AWSusing technologies such asDirect Connect, VPC peering, and route control policies.
• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert forCisco-based enterprise and MSP-grade solutions, influencing vendor strategy, hardware selection, and lifecycle planning.
• Collaborate closely withEngineering, DevOps,Security, and cloud architecture teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure network platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct POCs, and recommend solutions to support growth, performance, and operational excellence.
• Participate in tier-4 escalation support, mentoring, and peer reviews to elevate technical capability across the team.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, with at least 5 years supportingMSP or multi-customer environments.
• TCP/IP networking and advanced routing
• Layer 2/3 network design, segmentation, and QoS
• Strong hands-on experience architecting hybrid network topologies spanningon-prem and AWS cloud, including core services like VPC, TGW, NACLs, Security Groups, and AWS networking best practices.
• Expert-level experience withCisco networking platforms(routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, SD-WAN).
• Industry certifications, ideallyactiveCCNP (preferred)orCCNA;CCIEis a significant plus.
• Proven experience with network monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimization.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to create clear, actionable architecture diagrams and standards.

• Experience withZero Trust architecturesand modern security frameworks.
• Knowledge ofAWS networking automation, including APIs, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Exposure toSD-WAN solutions,for exampleCisco Meraki or Cisco Viptela.
• Familiarity withhigh-density, multi-tenant network designscommon in MSP or carrier-grade environments.
• Background inreal-time communications, or latency-sensitive workloads.
• Experience with DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines for network automation.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse technical and business teams.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor engineers and influence architectural direction.
• Analytical thinker with a passion for solving complex network challenges.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of driving large initiatives to completion.

• Opportunity to shape the next generation of large-scale MSP networking infrastructure.
• Work withcutting-edgeCisco and AWS technologies in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Collaborate with top engineering talent and drive impactful projects.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, work visas, employment-based visas, or residency sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States at the time of application. Visa applications of any kind will not be considered.

Digi International offers a distinctive Total Rewards package including a short-term incentive program, new hire stock award, paid parental leave, open (uncapped) PTO, and hybrid work environment in addition to our competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $134,500 - $210,000. Pay ranges are determined by role, job level and primary job location. The range displayed reflects the reasonable range we anticipate paying for this position and reflects the cost of labor within several U.S. geographic markets. The specific salary offered within the range will depend on various factors including, but not limited to the candidate's relevant and prior experience, education, skills, and primary work location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position. Pay ranges are typically reviewed and updated annually.

At Digi, we embrace diversity and inclusion among our teammates. It is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

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