Network Engineer

Covert Recruiting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing is looking for a skilled Network Engineer/Architect in the Philadelphia area. This position involves designing, implementing, and optimizing network and cybersecurity frameworks while providing technical support and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills, along with a strong technical background in networking and security.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP).
• Experience with Cybersecurity tools such as Rapid7.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable network solutions.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance.

Skills

Networking protocols

Cybersecurity

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Sonicwall

Ubiquity

Job description

This range is provided by Covert Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Full Time

Remote (Philadelphia area HQ + 30-40% travel, some international)

$90-120k

Position Summary:

We seek a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer/Architect to oversee and optimize network infrastructure and cybersecurity within our division. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless connectivity, robust network security, and efficient data flow across all divisional operations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

As a Network Engineer, you will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, cyber security skills, adaptability, and passion for business partnerships to create excellent IT outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to positively impact the user experience while working with a high degree of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Design and Implementation:

• Working with local IT or MSPs to design, configure, and deploy LAN, WAN, and wireless networks to meet divisional requirements.
• Implement scalable and high-performance network solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor network performance to ensure availability and reliability.
• Help local IT diagnose and resolve network issues, minimizing downtime and optimizing efficiency.
• Work with local IT to regularly maintain and update network hardware and software.

Security Management:

• Manage and control all cyber security functions throughout the division for each network and ensure compliance by each business unit
• Work with local IT or MSPs to implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, and documentation.
• Generate performance and incident reports for divisional and corporate review.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with IT teams, system administrators, and external vendors to integrate and optimize systems.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users and junior staff as needed.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to improve network performance and scalability.
• Participate in each business unit's disaster recovery planning, tabletop exercises, and business continuity planning.

Travel can be up to 40% of the time per month (passport required).

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Certifications will be considered in place of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, etc.), network storage virtualization, VOIP technology, Windows Server OS levels, and backup technologies.
• Proficiency with various models of network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls), including Cisco, Fortinet, Sonicwall, and Ubiquity.
• Experience with Cybersecurity tools such as Rapid7.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a manufacturing environment, including repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion-type tasks regularly, such as walking, typing, and using fingers and hands.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and rarely to fifty (25) pounds.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear (safety shoes and glasses)
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.
• While performing the job functions of this position, the employee will be exposed to an environment near powered motor vehicles, power tools, and automated assembly fixtures.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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