Network Engineer

CyberCoders, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

holidays

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support a multi-site enterprise infrastructure in Hartford, CT.

The role covers routing, switching, security, VPN, wireless, and remote access, with emphasis on reliable, secure connectivity and ongoing modernization. The successful candidate will manage Cisco/Meraki environments, participate in DR planning, and collaborate with IT teams to deliver resilient network services across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in IT/CS/Networking or related field.
• 5+ years supporting enterprise networking environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Layer 2/3, VLANs, NAT, ACLs, DNS, VPN.
• Experience with Cisco/Meraki networks; willingness to learn other hardware.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, wireless, and data center connectivity.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, and authentication technologies.
• Proficient in network monitoring tools (Wireshark, logs, traceroute).
• Strong communication, planning, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Configure and optimize routing, switching, firewall, wireless, VPN, and remote access.
• Manage Cisco and Meraki environments: switches, routers, firewalls, APs.
• Monitor performance, bandwidth, latency, and availability.
• Troubleshoot network/infrastructure issues with diagnostic tools.
• Support VMware-based virtual environments and data center networking.
• Implement segmentation, security policies, and access controls.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades and equipment refreshes.
• Maintain network diagrams, standards, configurations, inventories, and docs.
• Participate in DR exercises, failover tests, and BC planning.
• Collaborate with vendors/carriers and internal teams; escalate when needed.

Skills

Networking expertise

TCP/IP

Routing & Switching

Network security

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Networking

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Cisco IOS/Router/Switch

VMware

Windows Server/Active Directory

Wireshark

Job description

Network Engineer
Onsite 5 days a week, local candidates only please
Up to $125,000 compensation based on experience and skills plus benefits

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support and enhance a multi-site enterprise infrastructure environment. This role is responsible for maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing connectivity across corporate offices, data center resources, cloud services, and remote users. The successful candidate will play a key role in network operations, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity initiatives, disaster recovery planning, and technical projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on networking professional who is solid in network components, how they interact in an enterprise network environment, authentication, routing, domain controllers, DNS, etc.

Responsibilities

• - Support the day-to-day operation of enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.
• - Configure, maintain, and optimize routing, switching, firewall, wireless, VPN, and remote access technologies.
• - Manage Cisco and Meraki network environments, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• - Monitor network health, bandwidth utilization, latency, availability, and overall performance.
• - Troubleshoot network, connectivity, and infrastructure issues using packet analysis, monitoring platforms, logs, and diagnostic tools.
• - Support VMware-based virtual environments, data center networking, and storage connectivity.
• - Implement network segmentation, security policies, and access controls to protect enterprise systems and data.
• - Execute infrastructure upgrades, equipment refreshes, and network enhancement projects.
• - Develop and maintain network diagrams, standards, configurations, inventories, and operational documentation.
• - Participate in disaster recovery exercises, failover testing, and business continuity initiatives.
• - Collaborate with vendors, carriers, and internal technology teams to resolve issues and implement solutions.
• - Serve as an escalation resource for support teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• - 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise networking environments.
• - Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, routing, switching, VLANs, STP, NAT, ACLs, DHCP, DNS, QoS, and VPN technologies.
• - Experience administering networking solutions, Cisco and Meraki are a plus, but any networking hardware experience is acceptable with willingness to learn.
• - Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, wireless infrastructure, and internet connectivity services.
• - Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and enterprise authentication technologies.
• - Experience supporting VMware virtual infrastructure, including virtual networking and connectivity.
• - Proficiency using network monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, packet captures, traceroute, and system logs.
• - Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, network segmentation, secure remote access, and vulnerability remediation.
• - Experience supporting highly available environments with multiple locations and critical business applications.
• - Strong problem-solving, communication, project coordination, and documentation skills.

Pluses

• - Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP
• - VMware, Microsoft, or other infrastructure-related certifications.
• - Experience supporting cloud-connected environments and hybrid infrastructure.
• - Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, PCI DSS, or similar regulatory environments.
• - Experience participating in infrastructure migrations, technology refreshes, and disaster recovery planning.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• holidays