Network Engineer

Purpose of Role:

We are seeking a skilled IT Network Engineer to join our law firm in Roseland, NJ. This role is designed for an experienced support technician who combines hands-on technical troubleshooting with systems deployment and administration responsibilities. This role will support the firm's technology stack across applications, identity management, networking, firewalls, switches, and endpoint systems, ensuring stability, security, and efficiency across all offices and remote environments. The ideal candidate is a team player who enjoys onboarding new technologies, working directly with colleagues and employees, and augmenting organizational workflows to increase productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot switch, access point, and firewall infrastructure.
• Occasional escalated requests for end-user support and management. 
• Administer Active Directory and Azure AD / Entra ID including group policies.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and role-based access controls.
• Support Microsoft 365 administration including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Troubleshoot network issues including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and wireless networking.
• Support and maintain print servers and enterprise printing environments.
• Manage patch deployment across the firm's fleet of desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Maintain IT documentation and configurations.
• Track support requests through the ticketing system and ensure SLA compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors for escalation and issue resolution.
• Audit and augment departmental workflows via automation and new technologies. 
• Assist with system upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and new technology deployments.
• Support implementation of security best practices and vulnerability remediation.
• Travel to external locations as necessary to provide on-site support.
• Be available for on-call support during nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Industry certification such Microsoft SC-200, MD-102, CCNA, CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE or NGFE preferred
• Experience with networking and security solutions from Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, Juniper, Meraki, Fortinet, and/or Palo Alto Networks is expected. Experience with Palo Alto is preferred. 
• 3+ years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or infrastructure support.
• Strong knowledge of Windows environments, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and wireless.
• Experience managing endpoint fleets and patch management systems.
• Experience managing print servers and enterprise printing environments.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell or Python.
• Understanding of identity management, endpoint protection, and security practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to support non-technical users.