Network Engineer

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing professional services firm in New York, NY, for an experienced Network Engineer to join their IT infrastructure team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a multi-site network environment supporting a fast-paced consulting organization, working with modern routing, switching, and security technologies while helping shape the network roadmap as the firm scales.

Day to day, you will split time between hands-on infrastructure work, project-based upgrades, and collaborating with colleagues across IT and the business to keep systems fast, secure, and reliable. This role suits someone who is equally comfortable troubleshooting a live outage and planning a longer-term network redesign, enjoys documenting their work clearly, and is energized by supporting a professional environment where uptime and client-facing reliability matter.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure across multiple office locations
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve connectivity, latency, and security issues
• Manage firewalls, VPNs, routers, and switches to ensure secure and reliable connectivity
• Lead network upgrade and migration projects with minimal disruption to business operations
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with IT security to implement and audit network access controls
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network systems
• Evaluate new networking technologies and recommend improvements to leadership
• Provide escalated technical support and mentorship to junior IT staff
• Coordinate with vendors and ISPs on circuit provisioning and issue resolution

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching equipment
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLAN configuration
• Experience with firewall management and VPN configuration
• Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• CCNA or higher certification preferred
• Experience supporting multi-site or hybrid office network environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure during outages
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Collaborative, professional office environment
• Paid parental leave