Network Engineer

Freedompay; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Philadelphia is seeking a Network Engineer responsible for the operation and maintenance of its network infrastructure. The role is perfect for an early-career engineer looking to grow. Duties include monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, implementing configuration changes, and supporting datacenter provisioning. Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience with networking protocols, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. Networking certifications are a plus. This opportunity offers an ideal environment for development and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience with networking fundamentals and protocols.
• Experience with network operating systems like Cisco IOS or NX-OS.
• Ability to work onsite at datacenters and the Philadelphia office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and respond to alerts and incidents.
• Troubleshoot network, hardware, and software issues.
• Implement configuration changes using established processes.
• Install, configure, rack, and cable network equipment.
• Support datacenter provisioning, including power and cabling.
• Assist with IP assignments and circuit turn-ups.
• Maintain operational documentation and procedures.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

Cisco IOS

Cisco NX-OS

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

The Network Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the company’s network infrastructure supporting critical customer-facing applications across global datacenters and cloud environments. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with strong networking fundamentals who is eager to grow, take ownership, and gain exposure to enterprise-scale networks. The Network Engineer serves as a primary point of contact for network-related support, works closely with internal teams, participates in scheduled maintenance windows, and contributes to network implementation and improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and respond to alerts and incidents
• Troubleshoot network, hardware, and software issues through resolution
• Implement configuration changes using established change control processes
• Install, configure, rack, and cable network and server equipment
• Support datacenter and facilities provisioning, including power and cabling
• Assist with network provisioning such as IP assignments and circuit turn-ups
• Support security policy enforcement using multi-vendor solutions
• Maintain operational documentation and procedures
• Participate in weekly maintenance windows (Tuesdays at 3:00 AM ET)
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation
• Travel to datacenters as needed

Basic Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience with networking fundamentals and protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Experience with network operating systems such as Cisco IOS or NX-OS
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to work onsite at datacenters and the Philadelphia, PA office as needed
• Strong communication skills and a desire to learn in a production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Networking certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, or similar
• Experience with firewalls, preferably Palo Alto
• Familiarity with datacenter environments and physical infrastructure
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment