Network Engineer

Synergetics - A Worldwide Resource For Business Problem Solving; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Synergetics, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to deploy and support network infrastructures for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform, Synovate. This hands-on role involves traveling to client manufacturing facilities for installation and troubleshooting of network infrastructure including routers and VPNs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network management, ensuring reliable IoT device communication and contributing to automation efforts. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, unlimited PTO, and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, and VPN technologies.
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks, including site surveys and interference mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy network infrastructure at client manufacturing sites including routers, switches, Wi-Fi access points, and VPN configurations.
• Configure and troubleshoot WireGuard VPNs and Mikrotik industrial routers for secure client connectivity.
• Conduct customer site surveys and address connectivity challenges in factory environments.
• Troubleshoot IoT device connectivity and ensure reliable communication between edge devices and the platform.
• Serve as backup for the senior network engineer during deployments and escalations.

Skills

Routers

VPN technologies

Wi-Fi networks

Network troubleshooting

Python

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Network Engineer to deploy and support network infrastructure for our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform, Synovate.

This is a hands‑on deployment role—you will travel to client manufacturing facilities to install, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure including routers, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, and IoT device connectivity. You will work alongside our senior network engineering team, providing critical backup for client implementations while building expertise in industrial network environments. When not deploying, you will contribute to infrastructure automation and internal tooling efforts.

Responsibilities

• Deploy network infrastructure at client manufacturing sites including routers, switches, Wi‑Fi access points, and VPN configurations
• Configure and troubleshoot WireGuard VPNs and Mikrotik industrial routers for secure client connectivity
• Conduct customer site surveys and address connectivity challenges in factory environments (interference, device placement, network reliability)
• Troubleshoot IoT device connectivity and ensure reliable communication between edge devices and the platform
• Serve as backup for the senior network engineer during deployments and escalations
• Monitor and maintain network health across deployed client sites
• Manage device inventory, firmware updates, and configuration changes
• Automate Mikrotik network changes where feasible
• Respond to network incidents and connectivity issues, performing remote diagnostics and on‑site remediation when needed
• Document network configurations, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting runbooks
• Contribute to Python‑based automation tools for network configuration and monitoring
• Support cloud infrastructure operations in Azure (VMs, networking, identity management)
• Assist with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code initiatives as the platform matures

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years hands‑on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, and VPN technologies
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting Wi‑Fi networks, including site surveys and interference mitigation

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Life & ADD, STD, LTD. 401K match. Unlimited PTO.

EEO Statement

Synergetics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We participate in the E‑Verify program following offer acceptance.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.