Network Engineer

Eleven Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized technology staffing agency is seeking a Network Engineer for an investment firm in New York City. The role involves maintaining network stability and performance, supporting installations and configurations of core network hardware, and providing technical support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and strong experience in network troubleshooting, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in financial services is a plus. This position provides growth opportunities within a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in hardware/software installation and operational support.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.
• Prior experience in financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain core network hardware.
• Support routing protocols and secure remote access.
• Provide tier 2 and tier 3 support for network issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Cisco switches

Palo Alto firewalls

VMware ESX/VCenter

SolarWinds

Job description

Overview

We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for best pay, diversity in tech, and best job-fit for every candidate we place.

Our client, an investment firm, is seeking a Network Engineer to join their team in New York, NY!

As a Network Engineer, you play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the client's global network infrastructure. You support the full lifecycle of the firm’s network environment—including installation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Network Engineering & Infrastructure Operations

• Install, configure, and maintain core network hardware, including Cisco switches, Meraki equipment, Palo Alto firewalls, Netskope edge devices, wireless access points, IPS/IDS systems, and related LAN/WAN components.
• Implement and support routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), IPsec VPNs, SDWAN, and secure remote access technologies.
• Manage and optimize Azure networking components while supporting the firm’s ZTNA strategy through the Netskope SASE platform.

Systems & Platform Integration

• Maintain working knowledge of Windows Server, VMware ESX/VCenter, SAN and NAS storage, IP phones, video conferencing platforms, Bloomberg workstations, and other network connected systems.
• Install and administer network management and monitoring applications such as PRTG and SolarWinds.

Support, Troubleshooting & Service Delivery

• Provide 2nd and 3rd tier support for network connectivity issues, collaborating closely with IT peers and end users.
• Troubleshoot DHCP, DNS, VLAN, routing, VPN, and workstation/server network configurations.
• Partner with Information Security on firewall operations, IPS/IDS performance, and log management.
• Participate in IT staff and project meetings, communicating network related updates and issues.
• Monitor network performance and bandwidth utilization across all sites, recommending improvements and efficiency optimizations.
• Implement new tools and technologies that enhance network visibility, user experience, and operational readiness.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve performance, stability, and resilience of the firm’s network ecosystem.
• Serve as point person for network related installations and troubleshooting with third-party providers.
• Oversee network deployments and office build-outs, traveling to other firm locations as needed.

On Call & Incident Response

• Participate in the on call rotation, providing after–hour support for one week every 2–3 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong hands on experience in hardware/software installation, network troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience within financial services or a similarly regulated, high performance environment.

Soft Skills

• Communicate clearly and effectively, translating technical details into straightforward information for colleagues and end users.
• Build productive working relationships across IT teams and business units through collaboration and dependability.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a proactive approach to learning new technologies and adapting to evolving network environments.
• Stay composed and solution oriented when navigating complex or ambiguous technical issues.
• Maintain a service focused mindset, prioritizing responsiveness and high quality support for users across the firm.
• Take ownership of tasks and contribute to team reliability by following through, sharing knowledge, and supporting peers.