Ventus, part of Digi International, is an industry leader in IT networking innovations, leveraging technology 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, Norwalk, CT, or Remote US.
- Define and own cellular IoT reference architectures spanning LTE/4G and 5G, optimized for the availability and security demands of critical IoT infrastructure customers.
- Lead SD-WAN and SASE architecture across distributed cellular and hybrid WAN environments, including segmentation and security integration for regulated industries.
- Architect and evolve the multi-tenant MSP network platform: BGP/OSPF routing, IPsec/GRE VPN, QoS, and carrier-grade high availability, backed by Datacenter/Colo and AWS hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPC).
- Develop and enforce network design standards, reference architectures, and documentation that drive consistent, repeatable service delivery at scale.
- Develop vertical-specific reference architectures for Ventus’s core markets: branch and ATM connectivity for financial services, secure real-time transaction networks for lottery and gaming, multi-site retail, and critical IoT infrastructure.
- Architect connectivity solutions that satisfy the uptime, security, and compliance requirements of regulated industries, including PCI-DSS-aligned segmentation and financial services network resilience standards.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to translate vertical regulatory and audit requirements into concrete platform design decisions.
- Serve as Tier-4 escalation authority for complex cellular, SD-WAN, and hybrid WAN issues across the managed services platform.
- Mentor network engineers; lead architecture reviews, vendor evaluations, and cross-team knowledge transfer.
- On strategic deals and RFPs (~30% of time): lead design workshops, author SOWs, and present architecture recommendations to enterprise buyers and their technical teams.
Who You Are and What You Bring
- 10+ years in network engineering and architecture, with at least 5 years in an MSP, MVNO/MVNE, or cellular-first managed services environment.
- Demonstrable expertise in distributed network architecture: LTE/4G and 5G RAN, core, and transport; SIM/eSIM lifecycle; MVNO/MVNE carrier integrations; APN/PDN management.
- Strong hands-on experience with SD-WAN, hybrid WAN, and core routing/switching: BGP, OSPF, IPsec/GRE, QoS, and multi-tenant network segmentation.
- AWS networking proficiency: VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, NACLs, Security Groups.
- Experience with IoT device management platforms (Ventus Genesis, Digi Remote Manager, Cradlepoint NetCloud, or equivalent) at scale.
- Active CCNP; CCIE is a significant differentiator. AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty strongly preferred.
- Translates complex cellular IoT and network architecture into clear direction for both engineers and non-technical executive stakeholders.
- Sets architectural direction and drives consensus across engineering, product, and sales without requiring direct authority.
- Execution-oriented: brings large platform initiatives and cross-functional deliverables to completion with rigor and judgment.
- Vertical experience in one or more of Ventus’s core markets: banking/financial services branch and ATM networks, lottery and gaming, multi-site retail, or critical infrastructure.
- Familiarity with SASE platforms (Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cisco Umbrella) and Zero Trust frameworks in multi-tenant managed service environments.
- Knowledge of PCI-DSS network segmentation, financial services resilience standards, or critical infrastructure protection requirements.
- Pre-sales or solutions engineering background: RFP authoring, SOW development, and executive-level technical presentations.
Why Join Us?
- Real architectural scope: your decisions shape how banks, lottery operators, retailers, and critical infrastructure customers across North America stay connected at scale.
- Live frontier work: eSIM at scale, 4G LTE/5G for enterprise IoT, SASE for distributed operations – active initiatives, not roadmap items.
- Digi International backing: carrier relationships, hardware ecosystem, and global resources, with the focus and agility of a specialized MSP.
*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.
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