Hybrid Network Engineer: NYC Deployments & Security

Presidio, Inc.; Town of Smithtown (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio seeks a Network Engineer to support enterprise clients across the NY metro area. You will implement and support network and security solutions, working independently on smaller engagements and with senior engineers on larger projects.

The role is hybrid with on-site client presence; travel throughout NYC metro is required and a valid driver's license is necessary. Strong Cisco routing/switching, security basics, and customer-facing communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to scale quickly within fast-paced, consulting-based environment.
• Knowledge of / experience in working in a Partner / Professional or Managed Services environment.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching platforms, preferably Cisco-based environments.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including VLANs, routing, switching, and IP addressing.
• Understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, OSI model, and common network services.
• Basic experience with network security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, and secure access controls.
• Ability to follow established security best practices during network deployments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
• Good verbal and written communication skills when working with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with network and security deployments including staging, installation, configuration, validation, and troubleshooting of data and security networks.
• Configure routing, switching, and security platforms based on established designs and best practices.
• Support network discovery activities and assist with gathering technical requirements and documentation for client environments.
• Create and maintain implementation documentation, diagrams, and deployment notes to ensure clear communication with clients and internal teams.
• Work closely with sales engineers, project managers, and senior engineers to deliver successful customer outcomes.
• Diagnose and resolve network and security issues during project deployments and post-implementation support.
• Assist with scheduled maintenance procedures and network updates both remotely and onsite as required.

Skills

Consulting environment adaptability

Partner/Managed Services experience

Routing & switching (Cisco)

Networking fundamentals (VLANs, IP, R​

TCP/IP and OSI knowledge

Network security basics (firewalls,VPN

Security deployment best practices

Troubleshooting & problem-solving

Client communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/Network Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Aruba

Arista

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python scripting

Job description

Presidio seeks a Network Engineer to support enterprise clients across the NY metro area. You will implement and support network and security solutions, working independently on smaller engagements and with senior engineers on larger projects.

The role is hybrid with on-site client presence; travel throughout NYC metro is required and a valid driver's license is necessary. Strong Cisco routing/switching, security basics, and customer-facing communication are essential.