Associate Network Engineer

Presidio, Inc.; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and hands-on training with

Certification training and support for

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Presidio is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Associate Network Engineer to join our team in New York. You will grow from Cisco routing and switching basics toward an Implementation Engineer, applying design, deployment, and troubleshooting skills on enterprise networks, WANs, and security projects.

You'll work under mentors, gain hands-on experience, and pursue certifications like CCNA and beyond, with structured training and real project delivery in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• CCNA certification required. Demonstrated ability to understand TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, design, and implementation of enterprise network solutions, WAN connectivity, and security for clients.
• Perform basic configuration of Cisco routing and switching equipment and provide ongoing troubleshooting for network and security systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to deliver solutions and participate in mentorship programs to grow into an Implementation Engineer role.
• Engage in hands-on engineering projects and training for technical certifications (e.g., CCNP, NSE4).
• Create and maintain technical documentation and network diagrams for configurations and security protocols.
• Stay up-to-date with networking technologies and best practices to ensure efficient, secure, scalable solutions.

Skills

Basic networking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

CCNA

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

Job description

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future At Presidio, we're at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses - and their internal customers - to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights.

The Role

Presidio is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Associate Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is designed as a growth path: you will build on foundational Cisco routing and switching skills and develop into a full Implementation Engineer, capable of independently deploying enterprise network solutions. In this role, you will provide technical support on a variety of project-based work, including the planning, design, and implementation of Enterprise Networks, WAN connectivity, and Security solutions. As part of this role, you will gain hands-on engineering experience, sharpen your configuration and troubleshooting skills, and receive training to support professional certifications. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to the success of ongoing projects while learning about cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Support & Implementation: Assist with the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise network solutions, WAN (Wide Area Network) connectivity, and security solutions for clients.
• Configuration & Technical Troubleshooting: Perform basic configuration of Cisco routing and switching equipment, and provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for network infrastructure and security systems, assisting in the resolution of issues quickly and effectively.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with senior engineers and consultants to deliver solutions and participate in a structured mentorship program designed to accelerate your growth into an Implementation Engineer role.
• Learning & Development: Participate in a comprehensive program of hands-on engineering projects and training for technical certifications (e.g., CCNP, PCNSE, NSE4).
• Documentation & Diagramming: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation and network diagrams for networks, configurations, and security protocols.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies, best practices, and security trends to ensure the solutions provided are efficient, secure, and scalable.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Technical Skills: Some hands-on configuration experience with Cisco routing and switching, along with an understanding of core networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching) and familiarity with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.).
• Certifications (Required): CCNA.
• Documentation & Diagramming: Ability to create and maintain clear network diagrams and technical documentation.
• Troubleshooting: Basic troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and help resolve common network issues.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and clients.
• Learning Mindset: A desire to learn new technologies, acquire certifications, and grow professionally into an Implementation Engineer role.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, self-motivated individual with a CCNA and some Cisco routing and switching configuration experience, eager to build on that foundation and advance into an Implementation Engineer role. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about developing new technical skills, sharpening your troubleshooting and documentation abilities, and contributing to meaningful projects.

Benefits

• Mentorship and hands-on training with senior engineers
• Certification training and support for professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company

Your future at Presidio Joining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers - thinkers, builders, and collaborators - who push the boundaries of what's possible. With our expertise AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.

Here, your impact is real. Whether you're harnessing the power of Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data-driven transformation, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future.

Ready to innovate? Let's redefine what's next-together.

About Presidio

Presidio is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates to join our amazing culture. We aim to attract and hire top talent from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities. We encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply for open roles at Presidio. Diversity of skills and thought is a key component to our business success.

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