Network Engineer - Greater Boston - Up to $130k Plus Bonus

Michael Page; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

5% Annual bonus on offer

Generous PTO

Short and Long Term Disability

Job summary

MPI, a global manufacturing leader, is seeking a Network Engineer to join its growing IT team in the Boston area. The role covers network deployment, WAN, VPN, VLANs, firewalls (Palo Alto), and AI-assisted tools to optimize operations.

You will work hands-on with switching, routing basics, and security, collaborating with vendors and carriers while supporting manufacturing environments. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience are preferred, with CCNA/CCNP a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of hands-on network experience (WAN, VLAN, VPN).
• Cisco experience with switching and routing fundamentals.
• Hands-on deploying network hardware, switches, access points, and firewalls.
• Firewall expertise (Palo Alto preferred).
• Comfort with AI tools in day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

• Network Deployment & Engineering.
• OT Firewall Deployment.
• WAN, Connectivity & Firewalls.
• UPS, Power & Environmental.
• Monitoring, Documentation & Backups.
• Privileged & Secure Access.
• Tools, Automation & AI.
• Vendor & Carrier Coordination.

Skills

Cisco experience

VLAN knowledge

Routing fundamentals

Firewall expertise

AI tools in day-to-day

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palo Alto firewall

Network hardware

Job description

• Work for a global leader in the energy industry
• Join a growing IT team with great benefits

About Our Client

This organization is an industry leading manufacturing organization with locations across the US and around the world.

Job Description

The successful Network Engineer's responsibilities will include the following areas:

• Network Deployment & Engineering
• OT Firewall Deployment
• WAN, Connectivity & Firewalls
• UPS, Power & Environmental
• Monitoring, Documentation & Backups
• Privileged & Secure Access
• Tools, Automation & AI
• Vendor & Carrier Coordination

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Network Engineer candidate will have the following experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• 3+ years of hands-on network experience (WAN, VLAN, VPN)
• Cisco experience
• Solid working knowledge of switching and VLANs, plus practical routing fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience deploying and configuring network hardware-switches, access points, and firewalls.
• Firewall expertise (Preferably Palo Alto)
• Working comfort with AI tools in day-to-day work
• CCNA or CCNP certifications are a plus but not required
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus
• Excellent communication

What's on Offer

Excellent benefits, including:

• Hybrid work schedule - 3 days on-site, 2 days off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 5% Annual bonus on offer
• Generous PTO
• Short and Long Term Disability

Contact

Joshua Kerslake

Quote job ref

JN-437