Description Network EngineerLocation: Kings Point, NY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (5-7 years)
Position OverviewWe are seeking a skilled
Network Engineer to support operations at a federal academic institution located in
Kings Point, New York. This role offers a challenging and rewarding environment where the selected candidate will play a key role in the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure.
The Network Engineer will be responsible for supporting secure and reliable network services, troubleshooting complex issues, and maintaining detailed technical documentation while operating within a government-regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities- Design, implement, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, DMZ, and wireless network infrastructures
- Configure, test, and support network devices and related services
- Identify, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network performance and connectivity issues
- Design, plan, deploy, and optimize wireless network solutions
- Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and network access security tools
- Support and administer Cisco switches and routers
- Manage Aruba wireless and network access control architectures
- Support Nutanix Prism and Acropolis hypervisor environments
- Administer Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy in a Windows Server and Windows 11 environment
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for server and network-related issues
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for network systems, applications, and appliances
- Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate and improve system and network operations
- Ensure compliance with government standards and frameworks, including NIST and FISMA
- Collaborate across teams to improve system reliability, efficiency, and overall service quality
Requirements Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- 5-7 years of hands-on experience in a structured enterprise or government network environment
- Experience implementing, administering, and maintaining network devices and policies
- Strong experience with:
- Cisco switching and routing
- Wireless network design and optimization
- Firewall and VPN configuration and management
- Network security and access control tools
- Windows Server environments and Windows 11
- Active Directory and Group Policy Management
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting
- Experience working within government environments utilizing NIST and FISMA frameworks
- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and network optimization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Certifications (Minimum One Required)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or
- ITIL v3 Certification
Additional Requirements- Ability to work on-site in Kings Point, NY as part of a hybrid schedule
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
- Employment eligibility verification will be required in accordance with federal regulations
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