Network & Systems Engineer

About the job Network & Systems Engineer Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Own meaningful infrastructure projects across networking, systems, security, identity, and Microsoft 365 in a sophisticated multi-office environment. Join a collaborative IT team where your technical expertise directly improves how people work every day. Get hands-on exposure to Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, Juniper, Meraki, Fortinet, and Palo Alto environments. Help introduce automation, new technologies, and smarter workflows rather than simply maintaining the status quo. Enjoy a stable, established organization with strong benefits, paid time off, retirement benefits, and potential discretionary year-end bonuses and merit increases. Location: Roseland, NJ - On-site. This is a hands-on opportunity for an IT professional who enjoys being close to the technology, the team, and the people they support. Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of directly relevant experience in IT support, systems administration, infrastructure support, or a closely related role, along with strong Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, and troubleshooting experience. About Us We are an established professional services organization with a collaborative culture, a strong commitment to our clients, and a long-standing reputation for excellence. Our team values technology as a business enabler and looks for practical, forward-thinking professionals who can make systems more reliable, secure, and efficient. Confidential Employer. Job Description Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot switches, access points, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure. Administer Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy, user accounts, permissions, and role-based access. Support Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, wireless, endpoint, and connectivity issues. Provide occasional escalated end-user support and help resolve complex technical issues. Manage endpoint patching across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. Maintain print servers and enterprise printing environments. Track tickets, meet service expectations, document configurations, and maintain accurate IT records. Partner with vendors to escalate and resolve infrastructure and technology issues. Support security initiatives, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, and identity management. Identify opportunities to automate workflows using PowerShell, Python, or other technologies. Assist with system upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and new technology deployments. Travel to external locations as needed for hands-on technical support. Participate in on-call support during nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in IT support, systems administration, network engineering, infrastructure support, or a related field. Strong knowledge of Windows environments, Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 administration. Hands-on experience supporting networking technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and wireless. Experience managing endpoint fleets, patch deployment, and enterprise IT environments. Experience with networking and security solutions from Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, Juniper, Meraki, Fortinet, and/or Palo Alto Networks. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell or Python is preferred. Understanding of identity management, endpoint protection, and security best practices. Experience supporting print servers and enterprise printing environments. Excellent communication skills and the ability to support non-technical users. Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred. Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Microsoft SC-200, MD-102, Palo Alto PCNSE, or related credentials are preferred. Palo Alto Networks experience is preferred. Why You Will Love Working Here You will have the opportunity to make a visible impact, work with modern infrastructure and security technologies, and take ownership of projects that improve the organization as a whole. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, professional growth, and people who enjoy solving problems rather than simply putting out fires. If you want a role where your technical skills are trusted and your ideas can make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Orion Placement