Network Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Network Engineer to join a paper and packaging organization in Allentown, Pennsylvania in a contract-to-permanent role. This position focuses on strengthening and supporting a complex enterprise network environment, with an emphasis on Cisco infrastructure, security platforms, and reliable connectivity across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a practical approach to troubleshooting, and the ability to help shape scalable network standards and architecture.

Responsibilities:
Administer and support enterprise network infrastructure, including Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and security technologies across a multi-site environment.
Evaluate network capacity and business needs to help design, implement, and enhance secure, resilient architecture solutions.
Oversee network hardware, software tools, and related platforms to maintain stability, availability, and operational performance.
Monitor network health, investigate incidents, and deliver Tier 2 support for escalated service requests and infrastructure events.
Create and maintain clear technical documentation for installations, configurations, standards, and operational procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, standardization, and adoption of practical network administration tools.
Apply and reinforce infrastructure best practices, departmental policies, and technical governance requirements.
Maintain issue tracking records and technical knowledge resources to support faster diagnosis and resolution of recurring problems.
Stay informed on evolving networking and security technologies and recommend improvements aligned with organizational needs.
Support secure segmentation, firewall administration, and environment upgrades or code-level changes where required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business systems, or a related field.
5+ years of IT networking experience with hands-on success designing, building, and supporting Cisco-based environments.
3+ years of experience supporting live production networks in a business-critical setting.
3+ years of experience working within multi-site or multinational infrastructure environments.
Strong expertise with Cisco routers, Cisco Catalyst switches, and broader Cisco networking technologies.
Experience with security and connectivity platforms such as Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Firepower, Meraki wireless, Zscaler, and network segmentation solutions.
Background implementing secure, segmented network designs and managing high-availability configurations, performance monitoring, backups, and advanced switching features.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, leadership, and external vendors.

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