L2 Network Engineer

Real Hires LLC; New York (NY); On-site; MXN 2,054,000 - 2,614,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Hires LLC is seeking an experienced L2 Network Engineer to join our New York-based IT team to design, manage, and secure enterprise network infrastructure.

You’ll deploy LAN/WAN/WLAN, manage firewalls, troubleshoot, lead migrations, and maintain documentation, while aligning with security standards like NIST and ISO 27001.

If you enjoy solving complex network issues and driving technical improvements, apply now to make an impact on critical systems.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of network engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco, Meraki, and Aruba networking equipment.
• Hands-on experience with Meraki, SonicWall, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Understanding of routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage networks: Deploy and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, VLANs and Layer 2/3 routing.
• Manage firewalls and security: Configure Meraki, SonicWall, Palo Alto, VPNs and IPS.
• Troubleshoot and optimize: Resolve complex issues and improve performance with networking tools.
• Lead network projects: Support migrations, upgrades, and vendor integrations with providers.
• Maintain documentation: Keep network diagrams, technical records, and change processes up to date.
• Strengthen security: Apply security best practices and support ISO 27001/NIST compliance.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco Meraki Aruba

Firewall management

Routing protocols

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Certifications

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Azure networking

AWS networking

Meraki management

Job description

Keep Networks Secure, Reliable, and Running at Their Best.

Strong networks keep businesses connected, productive, and protected. We’re looking for an experienced L2 Network Engineer to join our New York-based IT team and help design, manage, and secure enterprise network infrastructure.

If you enjoy solving complex network issues, strengthening security, and leading technical improvements, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design and manage networks: Deploy and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN solutions, including routers, switches, access points, VLANs, and Layer 2/Layer 3 routing.
• Manage firewalls and security: Configure and troubleshoot Meraki, SonicWall, and Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, secure access, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize: Resolve complex network issues and improve performance using tools like SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark.
• Lead network projects: Support network migrations, upgrades, and vendor integrations while working with service providers.
• Maintain documentation: Keep network diagrams, technical records, and change processes accurate and up to date.
• Strengthen security: Apply network security best practices and support compliance with standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 5 years of network engineering experience, ideally in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco, Meraki, and Aruba networking equipment.
• Hands-on experience with Meraki, SonicWall, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Understanding of routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Strong troubleshooting, network optimization, and security skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, or similar certifications are preferred.
• Experience with Azure or AWS networking, hybrid infrastructure, and Proofpoint email security is a plus.

Why This Role Matters

Your expertise will help keep business-critical systems connected, secure, and performing at their best. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of network projects, solve challenging technical problems, and improve the reliability of enterprise infrastructure.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you have the technical skills and proactive mindset to keep complex networks running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.

Solve problems. Strengthen security. Build better networks. Apply today!