Network Engineer II

Network Engineer II

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Network Engineer II to join our client's team.

The Network Engineer II is responsible for the design, implementation, support, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations. This role serves as a mid-level engineer, handling complex network issues, contributing to projects, and ensuring high availability, performance, and security of network services.

Key Responsibilities

Network Engineer & Support

• Engineer II support for LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and firewall environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents, outages, and performance issues
• Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise tools
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response

Implementation & Engineering

• Deploy and configure network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs)
• Support site buildouts, relocations, and upgrades (MDF/IDF, circuits, redundancy)
• Implement network changes following change management processes
• Assist in standardizing configurations across multiple sites

Security & Compliance

• Maintain and support firewalls, segmentation, and secure access controls
• Ensure compliance with corporate security policies (e.g., MFA, NAC, Zero Trust)
• Assist with vulnerability remediation and audit support (SOX, ISO, etc.)

Project Delivery

• Participate in network-related projects (cloud connectivity, tenant migrations, SD-WAN rollout)
• Work with vendors and service providers (e.g., ISPs, hardware vendors)
• Document network designs, diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Automate routine tasks where applicable
• Contribute to long-term network roadmap and architecture discussions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

8+ years of hands-on network engineering experience

Strong knowledge of:

• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
• Switching technologies (Layer 2/3)
• Firewalls and VPN technologies
• Experience with enterprise network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper)
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SD-WAN technologies

Cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS)

Certifications such as:

• CCNA / CCNP
• Fortinet NSE
• Aruba or equivalent

Experience in multi-site or manufacturing environments

Knowledge of network automation (Python, Ansible)

Key Competencies

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills