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Network & Communication Engineer

Wooster, OH, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

Full Time

On-site

$110000/yr

Vaco by Highspring

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Network & Communications Engineer
Location: Near Wooster, OH (Hybrid: 3–4 days onsite)
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Position Summary
We are seeking a Network & Communications Engineer to lead the modernization and optimization of our enterprise network and communications environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who can assess a mixed legacy environment, recommend improvements, and execute end-to-end solutions across networking, security, and VoIP systems.
You will play a key role in transitioning our infrastructure to a Cisco Meraki-based architecture while enhancing performance, security, and manageability across global operations.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate current network environment and recommend scalable, secure, and manageable solutions.
Design, implement, and support LAN, WAN, VLAN, VPN, and cloud-connected network infrastructure.
Lead migration from legacy systems (Fortinet, SonicWall, Ubiquiti) to Cisco Meraki firewalls, switches, and wireless.
Configure and manage Cisco Catalyst (Meraki-controlled) core switching environment.
Optimize firewall configurations, clean up legacy rules, and strengthen network security posture.
Implement network segmentation and VLAN strategies to improve performance and security.
Support virtualized networking environments (vCenter, VPCs, etc.).
Own VoIP systems, including performance tuning (QoS), configuration, and ongoing optimization.
Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
Manage DNS, DHCP, and related core network services (internal and external providers).
Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs.
Lead infrastructure projects from design through deployment and support.
Collaborate with vendors and service providers for installations and upgrades.
Support disaster recovery planning, redundancy design, and failover strategies.
Provide on-call support for critical incidents and planned maintenance activities.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong ability to assess environments and recommend practical, scalable improvements.
Deep experience with firewalls (Fortinet, SonicWall, Cisco Meraki) and network security best practices.
Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki (firewalls, switching, wireless) strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of VLANs, segmentation, and enterprise network design.
Experience with virtual networking (VMware vCenter, VPCs).
Strong knowledge of core protocols: DNS, DHCP, NTP, HTTP/S, SMTP, LDAP.
Proven experience optimizing VoIP systems and QoS (Teams Voice, PBX, or similar).
Experience with network monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning tools.
Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, AWS).
Strong documentation, communication, and project leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting global or multi-site network environments.
Industry certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent).
ITIL or ITSM experience.
Experience with enterprise paging, fax, and messaging systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
Equivalent experience (8–10+ years) will be considered in lieu of degree.

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Dice Id: 10115369
Position Id: 475734
Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About Vaco by Highspring

Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization. With expertise in Accounting and Finance, Technology and Digital, and Human Resources and Operations, Vaco provides Contract Staffing and Direct Hire solutions. Vaco’s parent company, Highspring, helps clients with two additional integrated service offerings: Consulting and Managed Services. With more than 10,000 employees across more than 45 offices worldwide, Highspring gives partners the agility to thrive, address challenges, and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Get to know us at vaco.com. 

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