Network Engineer
About the role
The Network Engineer supports and enhances the enterprise network infrastructure of an established organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing and improving network environments while maintaining secure, reliable connectivity across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize enterprise wireless network infrastructure to maximize performance, coverage, and reliability.
- Configure and support Cisco Meraki wireless solutions and access points (preferred).
- Administer enterprise switching, routing, and network infrastructure across multiple locations.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain firewall appliances while supporting network security initiatives.
- Manage core network services including DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and IP address management.
- Troubleshoot network performance issues, outages, and connectivity problems while identifying long-term solutions.
- Support network integrations related to acquisitions, office expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Install, configure, and maintain networking equipment, servers, and supporting infrastructure hardware.
- Implement security best practices to protect network resources and organizational data.
- Evaluate existing infrastructure and recommend improvements that increase network performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical business systems.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.
- Communicate planned maintenance windows and service interruptions with internal users.
- Ensure network environments meet established uptime, security, and operational standards.
- Support compliance with internal IT policies and technology standards.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments.
- Experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise wireless networks, with Cisco Meraki experience strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience administering enterprise switches using CLI.
- Strong knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, subnetting, and the OSI model.
- Experience configuring and supporting firewalls and network security technologies.
- Familiarity with routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
- Experience supporting DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and network segmentation.
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, Meraki (ECMS), Network+, Security+, MCSA, or similar are a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to support both technical and non-technical users.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders or lifts when installing network equipment.
Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise networking and wireless technologies.
- Strong knowledge of networking concepts and technologies.
- Experience with Cisco Meraki products.
- Hands-on experience with network infrastructure administration.
- Knowledge of wireless networking standards (802.11) and RF best practices.
- Experience with network security technologies.
- Experience with DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and network segmentation.
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and disaster recovery planning.
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, Meraki (ECMS), Network+, Security+, MCSA, or similar.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders or lifts.
Benefits
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. The role also offers paid time off and company holidays, professional development and certification opportunities, and a collaborative, team-oriented IT environment.
Pay
$80,000 - $100,000 annually depending on experience.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, Business Hours.
Skills
Competitive compensation, network design, wireless network design, Cisco Meraki, enterprise network environments, enterprise wireless networks, enterprise switching, routing, TCP/IP, subnetting, OSI model, firewalls, network security technologies, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, network segmentation, cybersecurity best practices, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, industry certifications, troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, communication, lifting up to 50 pounds, working on ladders or lifts.
Benefits
This position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and company holidays, professional development and certification opportunities, and a collaborative, team-oriented IT environment.
Pay
$80,000 - $100,000 annually depending on experience.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, Business Hours.
Company Information
Our client is an established organization seeking a Network Engineer to support and enhance its enterprise network infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing and improving network environments while maintaining secure, reliable connectivity across multiple locations. The ideal candidate has strong experience with enterprise networking and wireless technologies, with Cisco Meraki experience highly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.