Network Engineer - Boston, MA (On-Site) | Enterprise Networking & Security
About the Company:
Join a nationally recognized, mid-sized Value-Added Reseller (VAR) with offices and engineers spread across multiple states. Known for its deep bench of technical experts and longstanding partnerships with leading OEMs (Cisco, Palo Alto, HPE, Fortinet, etc.), this company delivers advanced networking, wireless, and security solutions to a broad range of mid-market and enterprise clients.
Position Overview:
We're seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join the Boston-based technical team supporting clients throughout the Greater Boston area. This is an on-site, hands-on engineering and support role focused on networking, wireless infrastructure, and security solutions in a managed services environment.
You'll work directly with local clients to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure across multi-vendor environments. The position offers a mix of project-based engineering and ongoing technical support, with no overnight travel required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and troubleshoot enterprise-grade network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and wireless systems.
- Implement, configure, and support network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and network access controls.
- Perform network assessments, health checks, upgrades, and technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot complex networking issues and provide escalation support when needed.
- Work directly with clients throughout the Greater Boston area, providing hands-on technical expertise and support.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams on network implementations and infrastructure improvements.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer, ideally in a customer-facing, managed services, or consulting environment.
- Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies (Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, etc.) and familiarity with other major platforms such as Palo Alto, Aruba, or Fortinet.
- Solid understanding of Layer 2/3 networking, routing and switching, VLANs, VPNs, and protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
- Experience configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise wireless networks.
- Working knowledge of network security, firewall configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in client environments.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting directly with technical and business stakeholders.
- Ability to work on-site in the Greater Boston area.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working for a VAR, MSP, or Systems Integrator.
- Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP) or equivalent technical expertise are a plus, but not required.
- Experience with SD-WAN, cloud networking, or network automation.
- Exposure to multi-vendor networking and security environments.
What's Offered:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous certification and training reimbursement
- Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of local enterprise and mid-market clients
- Exposure to leading networking, wireless, and security technologies
- Collaborative engineering team and a culture that values autonomy and technical excellence
- Boston-based position with no overnight travel
Interviews are moving quickly for qualified candidates.
For confidential inquiries, please apply or reach out directly:
chuck@levelociti.com
Additional openings: levelociti.com/job-search
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