Network Engineer

Join a people-first, flexible company that puts employees first. We’re proud to be consistently named one of CNY’s Best Places to Work and recognized by MSSP Alert as a 2025 Top 250 Managed Security Service Provider for the sixth consecutive year. Enjoy a balanced 37.5-hour work week, 100% employer-paid health insurance, up to a 4% 401(k) match, and a culture that champions growth, learning, and work-life balance. We believe great work happens when you’re supported—both on the job and beyond. Please Note: This is an in-person role based out of our Rome or Syracuse offices. **You must live in Central NY to apply * * You must be legally authorized to work in the United States ** Job Title: Network Engineer - Professional Services Job Description Department: Services Reports To: Senior Project Manager Job Summary The Network Engineer works as part of a professional services team responsible for providing proactive IT infrastructure support and operations management across multiple IT infrastructure platforms (on-premises, private cloud, public cloud). The role of the professional services team is to develop standards, best practices and deliver common IT operations management tasks consistently across a diverse client base, ensuring high quality service delivery and superior IT operations management for our clients. The Network Engineer is a specialist in the network domain and has a broad, general knowledge of the systems domain. The Network Engineer has a technical view across all clients simultaneously and is responsible to analyze reactive service metrics and identify areas of improvement for service delivery which will result in the reduction of reactive service requests and prevent issues from reoccurring. The Network Engineer is the internal SME for technical tools, services and technologies and strives to automate manual work wherever possible within the service delivery areas. The Sr. Network Engineer must balance confidentiality, integrity and availability. Essential Functions Network Management Responsible for Network Administration and Security (Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Wireless Access Points, etc.) Work with Professional Services and Security on network designs Perform hardware replacement / upgrades Perform scheduled upgrades as needed (Firmware, IOS updates / critical patches, blacklist IPs, etc.) Maintain network documentation for all clients Setup, configure and manage network monitoring and alerting Responsible for network performance management, tuning and capacity planning Ensure network equipment configurations are documented and backed up for all clients Other duties as assigned VoIP Phone System Management Manage and maintain Microsoft Teams and Call Manager VoIP phone systems Perform VoIP phone systems patching and upgrades Ensure systems configurations are documented and backed up for all clients Tools Deployment, Configuration and Maintenance Setup, configuration and management of network monitoring and alerting systems to ensure alerts are configured appropriately and distributed via email/ texting or phone, alerting all relevant parties. Set up and review network monitoring Metrics and respond proactively, before symptoms appear Manage and maintain other tools used to centrally maintain multiple infrastructure platforms Network Tools training for other team members Look at tools through the lens of efficiency, reduce complexity, clicks, time Automation Improve efficiency with automation and procedures Develop and maintain automation routines and troubleshooting scripts to automate routine tasks such as Patch Management, bug fixes, security policies, etc. Develop automated reports to provide metrics to other teams Research and strive to further improve existing automation where possible. Maintain Documentation for common tasks to provide consistent service delivery across all clients Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or playbook for basic operation of each facet of the network infrastructure Maintain Documentation for network management tools and services Maintain change management records Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance, as needed to keep the IT infrastructure functional and prepared for various potential interruptions Ensure device configuration are updates in ConnectWise and plan for expirations and end of support on all network devices Make DNS changes Routinely checks both service and pre-sales boards to ensure tickets are worked and follow-through until closed Schedule and manage planned maintenance windows effectively communicating to all clients prior to, during and after the planned maintenance Develop Subject Matter Expertise in network management and operational best practices. Mentor others Obtain and sustain necessary certifications for M.A. Polce to maintain partnership status with vendors. Participate in the “After Hours On-Call Support” rotation Works off-shift, nights, holidays and weekends as needed to support problem resolution or infrastructure upgrades Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently and effectively without supervision. Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications BS in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other Information Technology discipline or equivalent in experience CCNA Certification Minimum of 3 years’ experience in network management, TCP/IP fundamentals (DNS, FTP, SSH, ACL, VLAN, DMZ, BGP), Routing and Switching Minimum of 1 years’ experience with IT Infrastructure Operations Management Customer Service focused Attention to Detail Ability to work under stressful situations Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with customers, support staff, sales team, vendors and peers. Excellent organizational skills with ability to team with others to develop and deploy projects and solutions. Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances for our clients (if needed) Hold a valid drivers’ license and be able to commute to client locations Preferred Qualifications Experience managing network devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, wireless, etc. (Cisco, Meraki, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, etc.) Experience with VoIP solutions (Microsoft Teams, Cisco Call Manager, etc.) Experience with network monitoring tools Experience with NextGen Firewalls (NGFW) Experience with Cisco Firepower Desired certification/ Licensing Education BS in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other Information Technology discipline or equivalent in experience Other Requirements Ability to pass a background check Certification(s) CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) preferred Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr