Network Engineer & Generalist

Job Title: Network Engineer & Generalist
Tax Term: W2/1099 Only
Location: Framingham, MA
Employment Type: Contract

About us

Conglomerate IT is a certified and a pioneer in providing premium end-to-end Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to diverse clients across various domains. Visit us at

Our mission is to establish global cross culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of global network to connect business with the right people without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with affability.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a versatile and skilled Network Engineer - Generalist to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our network infrastructure, including design, implementation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security. This role requires a broad understanding of networking technologies across on-premise and cloud environments and the ability to support various IT functions as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and support LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN environments.
• Install and maintain network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls, wireless APs).
• Monitor network performance, diagnose issues, and ensure high availability and security.
• Manage and troubleshoot firewalls, proxies, and load balancers (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
• Support remote access technologies (VPN, SSL, IPsec).
• Collaborate with system admins, cloud engineers, and security teams to ensure cohesive infrastructure operations.
• Implement and enforce network policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for network-related incidents and service requests.
• Assist with backup and disaster recovery planning for network components.
• Participate in on-call rotations and emergency troubleshooting as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3 5 years of hands-on experience as a network engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VLANs, and subnetting.
• Experience with enterprise networking hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Ubiquiti, Fortinet).
• Working knowledge of network security principles and tools.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS VPCs, Azure VNets) is a plus.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., PRTG, SolarWinds, Wireshark).
• Scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Ansible) are a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to continuously learn.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud).
• Exposure to VoIP, SD-WAN, or NAC technologies.
• Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks.