Network Engineer

Rightworks; Nashua (NH); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Rightworks in Nashua, NH is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our growing network infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability, and performance for the organization.

The role is hybrid with three days per week at our headquarters. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience with Cisco/Fortinet gear, TCP/IP, VPNs, and cloud networking, plus scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in network administration or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.).
• Experience with enterprise networking equipment (Cisco, Fortinet, Dell, etc.).
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting firewalls and security systems.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and diagnostics.
• Understanding of virtualization and cloud networking concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+ are preferred.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Python) preferred.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN and hybrid/multi-site environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues for uptime and performance.
• Implement and maintain network security measures such as VPNs, IDS/IPS, and access controls.
• Administer LAN/WAN environments including VLANs, subnets, and routing protocols.
• Install, configure, and manage network hardware and software.
• Perform regular system backups, upgrades, and patches.
• Manage cloud networking solutions (Azure, AWS) as applicable.
• Maintain documentation for network configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Collaborate with Operations and Applications teams to support servers and end-user systems.
• Respond to outages and service interruptions promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and security standards.

Skills

Network engineering

TCP/IP networking

Firewall configuration

Network monitoring

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

Cloud networking (Azure/AWS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Cisco equipment

Fortinet equipment

Dell networking hardware

Job description

Rightworks offers the only intelligent cloud purpose-built for accounting firms and professionals. Backed by award-winning support, our fully managed IT and applications ensure customers have secure, reliable, on-demand access to their technology. We provide a curated software ecosystem that simplifies the complexity of running an accounting firm or small business, supported by a community of thought leaders, peer networks, and educational resources. Our success is made possible by leveraging decades of specialized experience in leading accounting firms, SMBs and technology companies. Thousands of Firms and SMBs count on us to run their business every day.

We have a great team, we’re growing fast and have a winning culture based on innovation, teamwork, and mutual respect.

Job Overview

Rightworks is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support our growing network infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, security, and efficiency of all network systems, enabling reliable communication and business operations across the organization.

This is a hybrid position, with 3 days per week in our Nashua, NH headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers and wireless systems
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime, reliability, and performance
• Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems, and access controls
• Administer LAN/WAN environments, including VLANs, subnets, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP)
• Install, configure, and manage network hardware and software
• Perform regular system backups, upgrades, and patches
• Manage and support cloud-based networking solutions (e.g., Azure, AWS) as applicable
• Maintain documentation for network configurations, procedures, and policies
• Collaborate with the Operations teams and Application teams to support servers, applications, and end-user systems
• Respond to outages and service interruptions in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant security standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in network administration or engineering
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.)
• Experience with enterprise networking equipment (Cisco, Fortinet, Dell, etc.)
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting firewalls and security systems
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and diagnostics
• Understanding of virtualization and cloud networking concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prefer Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent
• Prefer Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Prefer Familiarity with SD-WAN, network automation, and modern infrastructure technologies
• Prefer Experience in hybrid cloud or multi-site environments

Eligibility Requirements

• This role is open to US Citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in the United States. Rightworks LLC is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Due to specific state regulations, we are unable to accept applications from residents of California, Hawaii, or Alaska.
• Relocation will not be offered for this position.

Compensation

Our Compensation range for this role ranges from $92,000 to $102,000 annually, and is determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries to recruit the best talent.
• We provide company paid short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance and a generous 401K match.
• We offer highly affordable medical, dental, vision coverage, and many other valuable benefits.
• We offer a generous PTO bank, and numerous paid holidays, affording you the time to be there for what is important in your life.
• We encourage giving back to our communities by providing paid volunteer time off.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.