Network Engineer

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $60.00hr - $65.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 2+ years of experience with enterprise network technologies, including switching, routing, wireless networking, and TCP/IP protocols.
• 2+ years of experience configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and Fortinet network devices.
• 2+ years of experience diagnosing and resolving network connectivity, performance, and security-related issues using standard troubleshooting methodologies and tools.
• 2+ years of experience with network security, including firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and security best practices.
• 2+ years of experience installing, configuring, and supporting network infrastructure equipment, including field deployment activities such as racking, stacking, cabling, and testing.
• 2+ years of experience maintaining technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational records.
• 2+ years of experience with routing protocols and technologies such as OSPF, BGP, VLANs, spanning tree, and high-availability architectures.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, maintain, and support enterprise wired and wireless network infrastructure, including switching, routing, and connectivity services across campus environments to ensure availability, reliability, and performance.
• Perform field installation and deployment of network equipment, including configuring, racking, stacking, cabling, and testing switches.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues through monitoring, analysis, and root cause investigation.
• Investigate and resolve network incidents through remote analysis and field-based troubleshooting, including testing network equipment, validating configurations, and coordinating repairs to maintain service availability.
• Escalate complex issues as appropriate and participate in on-call support activities to ensure continuity of services.
• Perform routine maintenance activities, including system upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and performance optimization efforts while minimizing service interruptions and adhering to operational best practices.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, network diagrams, incident records, and runbooks.
• Collaborate with network engineering and architecture, security, infrastructure teams, vendors, and stakeholders to support reliable technology services and communicate technical information effectively.
• Support and maintain network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and related security controls.
• Assist with troubleshooting and responding to security-related incidents in accordance with established procedures and standards.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or higher education network environments.
• Experience with wireless network administration and troubleshooting in dense-user environments.
• Experience supporting network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, network access control (NAC), and multi-factor authentication solutions.
• Familiarity with network monitoring, logging, and performance management tools.
• Experience with network automation, scripting, or infrastructure management tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, APIs).
• Experience performing network upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle replacement projects.
• Experience working in ITIL-based operational environments, including incident, problem, and change management processes.
• CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS/JNCIP, ACNT, ACSA, ACMA, FCA, FCP.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience mentoring junior technical staff and providing technical leadership during operational incidents.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.