Network Engineer

Summit Tech Partners LLC; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Tech Partners LLC is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable network infrastructure. You will ensure reliable connectivity and performance across enterprise environments, aligning with SLAs and security requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and QoS, plus a strong grasp of TCP/IP and OSI models. Cisco certifications and experience with monitoring tools are a plus as you collaborate with security teams and

Qualifications

• Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of IPsec, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, IEEE 802.11, and QoS.
• Solid grasp of OSI and TCP/IP models.
• Experience with network monitoring, diagnostics, and analytics tools.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, and support routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and QoS.
• Perform network maintenance, patches, and security updates.
• Monitor performance, availability, and reliability; address issues.
• Analyze utilization and trends to support capacity planning.
• Provide Level 2/3 support and drive incidents to resolution.
• Plan, document, and test network changes per change-management policies.
• Collaborate with security team to implement network security controls.

Skills

Network configuration

Network troubleshooting

TCP/IP & OSI models

Network monitoring tools

Security concepts

Education

BSc in CS or related field

Tools

MDM (MobileIron)

Cisco equipment

Wireshark

Job description

The Network Engineer designs, implements, maintains, and supports scalable, secure, and highly available network infrastructure. As part of the network team, this role helps ensure reliable connectivity and performance while delivering network architectures and services that meet business objectives and service-level agreements (SLAs).

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, install, and support network devices and services, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, virtual private networks (VPNs), and quality of service (QoS).
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configuration updates.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and reliability; identify emerging issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Analyze resource utilization and performance trends to support capacity planning and infrastructure growth.
• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support, troubleshoot complex network issues, and drive incidents through resolution.
• Plan, document, test, and implement network changes in accordance with established configuration and change-management policies.
• Partner with the security team to evaluate and implement network security tools, policies, procedures, and controls.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including IPsec, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, IEEE 802.11 wireless networking, and QoS.
• Strong understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP models.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools.
• University degree in computer science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certification such as CCNA or CCNP, or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• Experience with mobile device management (MDM) solutions, such as MobileIron, for corporate-owned and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments.
• Experience with audiovisual equipment and standards.