Enterprise Network Engineer II: Design, Secure & Scale

Thorlabs; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Thorlabs, located in Newton, NJ, seeks a Network Engineer II to design, install, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise networks across WAN/LAN, hybrid cloud, and telecoms. The role includes mentoring teammates, maintaining documentation, and ensuring secure, stable infrastructure.

Candidates should have 6+ years of IT experience, with Cisco/Arista switches, ISE, and firewalls. CCNA/CCNP/CCIE are strong pluses; AS/BA degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of enterprise IT experience.
• Experience with Cisco and Arista switches, ISE, firewalls.
• Networking design, deployment, and lifecycle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, administer, and troubleshoot network systems across WAN/LAN and hybrid cloud.
• Mentor other network engineers and support staff.
• Audit and maintain firewall/router/switch configurations and network security.

Skills

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Willingness to travel

Mentoring others

Documentation

Education

AS/BA degree preferred or experience equivalent

Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)

Tools

Cisco switches

Arista switches

ISE

Firewalls

Scripting

Job description

Thorlabs, located in Newton, NJ, seeks a Network Engineer II to design, install, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise networks across WAN/LAN, hybrid cloud, and telecoms. The role includes mentoring teammates, maintaining documentation, and ensuring secure, stable infrastructure.

Candidates should have 6+ years of IT experience, with Cisco/Arista switches, ISE, and firewalls. CCNA/CCNP/CCIE are strong pluses; AS/BA degree preferred or equivalent experience.