Network Engineer

Network EngineerOnsite 5 days a week, local candidates only pleaseUp to $125,000 compensation based on experience and skills plus benefitsWe are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support and enhance a multi-site enterprise infrastructure environment. This role is responsible for maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing connectivity across corporate offices, data center resources, cloud services, and remote users. The successful candidate will play a key role in network operations, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity initiatives, disaster recovery planning, and technical projects.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on networking professional who is solid in network components, how they interact in an enterprise network environment, authentication, routing, domain controllers, DNS, etc.Responsibilities- Support the day-to-day operation of enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.- Configure, maintain, and optimize routing, switching, firewall, wireless, VPN, and remote access technologies.- Manage Cisco and Meraki network environments, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.- Monitor network health, bandwidth utilization, latency, availability, and overall performance.- Troubleshoot network, connectivity, and infrastructure issues using packet analysis, monitoring platforms, logs, and diagnostic tools.- Support VMware-based virtual environments, data center networking, and storage connectivity.- Implement network segmentation, security policies, and access controls to protect enterprise systems and data.- Execute infrastructure upgrades, equipment refreshes, and network enhancement projects.- Develop and maintain network diagrams, standards, configurations, inventories, and operational documentation.- Participate in disaster recovery exercises, failover testing, and business continuity initiatives.- Collaborate with vendors, carriers, and internal technology teams to resolve issues and implement solutions.- Serve as an escalation resource for support teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field.- 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise networking environments.- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, routing, switching, VLANs, STP, NAT, ACLs, DHCP, DNS, QoS, and VPN technologies.- Experience administering networking solutions, Cisco and Meraki are a plus, but any networking hardware experience is acceptable with willingness to learn.- Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, wireless infrastructure, and internet connectivity services.- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and enterprise authentication technologies.- Experience supporting VMware virtual infrastructure, including virtual networking and connectivity.- Proficiency using network monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, packet captures, traceroute, and system logs.- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, network segmentation, secure remote access, and vulnerability remediation.- Experience supporting highly available environments with multiple locations and critical business applications.- Strong problem-solving, communication, project coordination, and documentation skills.Pluses:- Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP- VMware, Microsoft, or other infrastructure-related certifications.- Experience supporting cloud-connected environments and hybrid infrastructure.- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, PCI DSS, or similar regulatory environments.- Experience participating in infrastructure migrations, technology refreshes, and disaster recovery planning.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, PTO, holidays