Network Engineer II

CPI Card Group is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support and enhance our enterprise network infrastructure. This role supports a multi-site enterprise network environment, combining engineering and day-to-day operational support to ensure a secure, stable, and high-performing network.

Reporting to the Senior Infrastructure Operations Manager, this position plays a key role in maintaining network reliability, implementing improvements, and supporting critical business operations. Responsibilities What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and support LAN, WAN, wireless, firewall, and VPN solutions
• Maintain and optimize network performance, reliability, and capacity
• Perform ongoing maintenance, including patching, upgrades, and hardware lifecycle management
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues in a production environment
• Support incident response, root cause analysis, and on-call responsibilities
• Ensure network configurations meet security and compliance requirements
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and continuous improvement efforts

What You Bring (Requirements)

• 5+ years of network engineering and/or operations experience
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN technologies
• Experience supporting enterprise, multi-site network environments
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Cisco (including Meraki), Palo Alto networking platforms (including IONs and Panorama), Arista (including CloudVision), or comparable technologies
• Familiarity with PCI compliance requirements
• Familiarity with LogicMonitor
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid networking environments
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools

How You Work

• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on operational excellence and hygiene
• Proactive in identifying and addressing issues before they impact the business
• Reliable and accountable, especially in high-impact situations

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture. Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage.

CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire.

At CPI, you won't just support infrastructure-you'll own and improve critical systems that the business depends on every day. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in an environment that values high standards, strong ownership, and continuous improvement. We're a team that takes pride in how we work, guided by our core values: Do the Right Thing - act with integrity, accountability, and ownership * Strive for Excellence - deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes * Stay Curious - continuously learn, improve, and innovate * Be a Great Partner - collaborate to solve problems and drive results If you're someone who enjoys building, fixing, improving, and taking ownership, you'll thrive here. You'll be trusted to make decisions, encouraged to grow your skills, and empowered to help shape a more resilient infrastructure environment., CPI Card Group is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance. Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.