Network Engineer

Easter Seals NH, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability

PTO and Holidays

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easter Seals NH, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer to collaborate with systems, cloud, and cybersecurity teams in Manchester, NH. You will design, implement, and maintain routing, switching, firewall, and VPN infrastructure across multiple agency sites.

Candidate must have at least five years in IT networking, a degree is preferred, and travel between NH, MA, and VT is required. Excellent customer service and a proactive problem-solving approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in IT networking required
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred
• Ability to assess, document, and understand existing network configurations and equipment across various brands and platforms
• Working knowledge of firewalls, switches, and Wi‑Fi solutions, including configuration and troubleshooting methods
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot VPN connections
• Understanding of switching protocols (VLANs, trunking, STP, PoE)
• Familiar with WAN, LAN, IP addressing/subnets, DHCP, DNS, OSPF, IDS/IPS, VPN, NAT, VoIP, remote access methods, and general network security
• Experience with network monitoring, alerting, automation, configuration management, and inventory platforms
• Experience with infrastructure documentation, including diagrams with Visio or Lucidchart
• Experience with cloud networking concepts, particularly in Microsoft Azure
• Excellent customer service skills and problem-solving orientation
• Willingness to work after hours/weekends for maintenance windows
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between NH, MA, and VT

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and VPN infrastructure connecting all locations
• Manage and maintain agency firewall environment including policy updates and firmware maintenance
• Troubleshoot and maintain VPN connectivity across the Agency (site-to-site and remote access)
• Monitor network health across sites with the agency monitoring platform; respond to alerts and troubleshoot issues
• Serve as escalation point for networking issues not resolved by Help Desk (VoIP across multi-carrier environment)
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and cloud teams to remediate vulnerabilities on network equipment and Azure networking components
• Keep network documentation current (configurations, diagrams, asset inventory, change records)
• Participate in infrastructure projects, disaster recovery testing, and long-term network planning
• Mentor IT staff on networking concepts and best practices

Job description

## Network EngineerApply: Manchester, NH: Full time: Posted Today: JR2806**Job Description:**This role collaborates closely with systems, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to deliver continuous improvement, lead infrastructure initiatives, and serve as a trusted networking resource in support of vital healthcare, education, childcare, and disability services.**Qualifications:*** Minimum five (5) years of experience in IT networking required; Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred* Ability to assess, document, and understand existing network configurations and equipment across various brands and platforms* Working knowledge and understanding of firewalls, switches, and Wi-Fi solutions, including configuration and troubleshooting methods* Ability to configure and troubleshoot various types of VPN connections* Thorough understanding of switching protocols (VLANs, trunking, STP, PoE, etc.)* Comfortable with common networking concepts such as: WAN, LAN, VLAN, IP addressing and subnets, DHCP, DNS, OSPF, IDS/IPS, VPN, NAT, VoIP, remote access methods, and general network security best practices* Thorough understanding of network monitoring, alerting, automation, configuration management, and inventory platforms* Experience with infrastructure documentation, including generating and updating network diagrams with tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar* Experience with cloud networking concepts, particularly in Microsoft Azure preferred* Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude, ability to problem solve and detail oriented approach* Self-starter who is able to prioritize and execute projects and tasks with a focus on timely, accurate results* Must be willing to occasionally work after hours and weekends for planned maintenance windows and urgent issues* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (regular travel between Agency sites in NH, MA, and VT required)**Essential Responsibilities:*** Design, implement, and maintain the routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and VPN infrastructure that connects all of our locations.* Manage and maintain agency firewall environment, including policy updates, firmware maintenance, and coordinating with the cybersecurity team on IDS/IPS operations.* Troubleshoot and maintain VPN connectivity across the Agency, covering both site-to-site and remote access connections.* Monitor network health across agency sites using agency monitoring platform; respond to alerts, investigate issues, and proactively troubleshoot.* Be the escalation point for networking issues that the Help Desk can’t resolve, including VoIP connectivity problems across our multi-carrier voice environment.* Work alongside our cybersecurity, systems, and cloud teams to remediate vulnerabilities on network equipment, support the server/storage network layer, and help maintain our Azure cloud networking components.* Keep documentation clean and current, including network configurations, diagrams, asset inventory, and change records.* Participate in infrastructure projects, disaster recovery/business continuity testing, and long-term network planning and strategy.* Be a go-to resource for IT staff when networking questions come up; help the team grow their networking knowledge.**Compensation:** $90,000 to $95,000 based on experience, degree, and certifications.**Hours:** This is a full-time, Monday – FridayWe offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability* PTO begins accruing on your first day!* 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice* 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%* Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment* Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment* Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation**We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.**To apply, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button above. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Bill: www.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-bill/15min