Network Engineer
Location: Near Albany, NY
Salary: Up to $70,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Build Your Career with a Growing Technology Services Team
Our established and growing technology solutions client is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Network Engineer to join its technical support and infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career IT professional looking to gain hands-on experience across networking, security, customer support, and project implementation in a fast-paced environment.
This role combines both day-to-day technical support and project-based engineering work, offering exposure to a wide variety of technologies and client environments.
Position Overview
The Network Engineer will support client network environments through installation, configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintenance of network infrastructure and security systems. The ideal candidate is technically curious, service-oriented, and eager to continue growing their networking and systems expertise.
This position reports directly to company leadership and offers significant opportunities for learning, mentorship, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Network Support & AdministrationConfigure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot: Firewalls
Routers
Switches
Wireless access points
Network infrastructure components
Support both remote and on-site customer environments
Assist with implementation and maintenance of LAN/WAN and TCP/IP network environments
Diagnose network issues and implement corrective actions to restore functionality and optimize performance
Support VPN, DNS, DHCP, and network monitoring solutions
Infrastructure & SecurityAssist with firewall administration and security best practices
Monitor network performance and alerts to proactively identify issues
Support information security initiatives and network protection measures
Participate in infrastructure upgrades, deployments, and client projects
Customer Support & DocumentationDeliver exceptional customer service while supporting client technical needs
Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical users
Maintain accurate documentation for customer environments, service work, and completed tasks
Collaborate with team members to ensure timely issue resolution and project completion
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience or exposure in the following areas is highly desirable:
Networking & InfrastructureCisco and/or Juniper switching environments
Sophos, SonicWall, and/or Juniper firewalls
Wireless networking and Wi-Fi deployments
Routing protocols such as: BGP
OSPF
Network topology and infrastructure concepts
Additional Preferred SkillsNetwork monitoring and alerting tools
VOIP systems and solutions
Network design concepts
Cybersecurity best practices and security awareness
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Networking, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced support environment
Strong time management and organizational skills
Quick learner with a desire to continue developing technical expertise
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Ability to travel locally to client sites throughout the Capital District region
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