Network Engineer

Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to support the day-to-day maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting of its enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations. This is a hands-on network support role focused on maintaining reliable, secure, and efficient network operations rather than designing or architecting new network solutions., * Support and maintain enterprise Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), wireless networks, and related infrastructure.

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and other network devices.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity, performance, and reliability issues.
• Monitor network health, utilization, and performance using SolarWinds and other monitoring tools.
• Support and maintain Palo Alto firewall environments, including security policy updates and access management.
• Perform routine network maintenance, firmware updates, patching, and hardware replacements.
• Coordinate with telecommunications providers, internet service providers, and third-party vendors when needed.
• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, inventory records, and operational procedures.
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, hardware refreshes, and technology implementations.
• Collaborate with systems administrators, application teams, and technical support personnel to resolve infrastructure-related issues.
• Participate in after-hours support as needed for scheduled maintenance or critical incidents.

Technical Environment

• Palo Alto Firewalls
• SolarWinds
• Dell Servers
• Mitel Telecommunications
• PowerSchool ERP
• Ariba

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, experience supporting enterprise network environments, and the ability to work collaboratively with infrastructure, systems, and application teams., * Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong understanding of:
• TCP/IP
• DNS
• DHCP
• VLANs
• Routing and switching fundamentals
• Wireless networking
• Network security best practices
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues.
• Experience supporting enterprise firewall environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience using SolarWinds or similar network monitoring tools.
• Experience working with Dell server environments.
• Experience supporting PowerSchool or other ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting Mitel telecommunications systems.
• Industry certifications such as Network+, Security+, or similar., * Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Continuous learner who stays current with networking technologies and best practices.

If you are an experienced network support professional seeking an opportunity to support and maintain a stable enterprise infrastructure while positioning yourself for a long-term contract-to-hire opportunity, we encourage you to apply.