Network Engineer

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

PTO begins accruing on your first day

10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating

Job summary

Join Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc. in Manchester, NH as an IT Networking Specialist responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and VPN infrastructure across multiple sites.

You will manage firewall policies, troubleshoot VPN connections, and monitor network health while collaborating with cybersecurity and cloud teams. The role requires five years in IT networking, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and willingness to work after hours for

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of IT networking experience.
• Ability to assess, document, and understand existing network configurations.
• Experience with firewalls, switches, and Wi‑Fi solutions.
• Configuring and troubleshooting VPN connections.
• Understanding VLANs, STP, PoE, IP addressing, subnets, DHCP, DNS, OSPF, IDS/IPS, NAT, VoIP, and remote access.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and VPN infrastructure across locations.
• Manage agency firewall environment, including policy updates and firmware maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain VPN connectivity (site-to-site and remote access).
• Monitor network health across sites using the monitoring platform; respond to alerts and troubleshoot.
• Escalate networking issues beyond the Help Desk; address VoIP issues in a multi-carrier environment.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and cloud teams to remediate vulnerabilities on network equipment.
• Keep documentation up to date: configurations, diagrams, assets, and change records.
• Participate in infrastructure projects, disaster recovery testing, and long-term planning.
• Be a go-to networking resource and mentor for IT staff.

Skills

Networking

VPN configuration

Firewall management

Switching concepts

LAN/WAN/IP addressing

Azure networking

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

Job Description: This role collaborates closely with systems, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to deliver continuous improvement, lead infrastructure initiatives, and serve as a trusted networking resource in support of vital healthcare, education, childcare, and disability services.

*** This role is onsite in Manchester, NH ***

Qualifications:

Minimum five (5) years of experience in IT networking required; Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred Ability to assess, document, and understand existing network configurations and equipment across various brands and platforms Working knowledge and understanding of firewalls, switches, and Wi‑Fi solutions, including configuration and troubleshooting methods Ability to configure and troubleshoot various types of VPN connections Thorough understanding of switching protocols (VLANs, trunking, STP, PoE, etc.) Comfortable with common networking concepts such as: WAN, LAN, VLAN, IP addressing and subnets, DHCP, DNS, OSPF, IDS/IPS, VPN, NAT, VoIP, remote access methods, and general network security best practices Thorough understanding of network monitoring, alerting, automation, configuration management, and inventory platforms Experience with infrastructure documentation, including generating and updating network diagrams with tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar Experience with cloud networking concepts, particularly in Microsoft Azure preferred Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude, ability to problem solve and detail oriented approach Self-starter who is able to prioritize and execute projects and tasks with a focus on timely, accurate results Must be willing to occasionally work after hours and weekends for planned maintenance windows and urgent issues Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (regular travel between Agency sites in NH, MA, and VT required)

Essential Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain the routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and VPN infrastructure that connects all of our locations. Manage and maintain agency firewall environment, including policy updates, firmware maintenance, and coordinating with the cybersecurity team on IDS/IPS operations. Troubleshoot and maintain VPN connectivity across the Agency, covering both site-to-site and remote access connections. Monitor network health across agency sites using agency monitoring platform; respond to alerts, investigate issues, and proactively troubleshoot. Be the escalation point for networking issues that the Help Desk can’t resolve, including VoIP connectivity problems across our multi-carrier voice environment. Work alongside our cybersecurity, systems, and cloud teams to remediate vulnerabilities on network equipment, support the server/storage network layer, and help maintain our Azure cloud networking components. Keep documentation clean and current, including network configurations, diagrams, asset inventory, and change records. Participate in infrastructure projects, disaster recovery/business continuity testing, and long‑term network planning and strategy. Be a go‑to resource for IT staff when networking questions come up; help the team grow their networking knowledge.

Compensation:

$90,000 to $95,000 based on experience, degree, and certifications.

Hours:

This is a full-time, Monday – Friday

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

EOE Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community.

Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose. Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in‑home care, behavioral health, family‑centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives. Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well‑being of our employees and their families. Explore the offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran‑Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.