Network Engineer II

NRI North America; Lyons (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Network Engineer II role in Lyons, PA focuses on keeping LAN/WAN operations at peak performance. You will design, install, config, support, and maintain network infrastructure while coordinating with manufacturing for high uptime and security enforcement.

Strong troubleshooting and incident reporting are essential. Qualifications include 1–3 years as a Network Engineer and CCNA/CCNP preferred, with experience in Cisco Nexus/Catalyst devices, VPNs, DNS/DHCP, and firewall management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• CCNA or CCNP certification preferred.
• 1–3 years as a Network Engineer and 3–5 years in related roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network availability and implement DR recovery plans.
• Manage network assets, inventory, and configurations.
• Configure routing, switching, firewall rules, and VPNs.
• Ensure security objectives and document incidents and changes.
• Provide after-hours support as needed.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing protocols

Firewalling

VPN configuration

LAN/WAN design

Network monitoring

ITIL familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

CCNA or CCNP preferred

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Cisco Catalyst

VPN technology

Job description

Through NRI Resource Management Services (RMS), we offer custom talent solutions to help our clients meet their evolving technology and business needs. We help effectively match the right technology professional to their organization, recruiting for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct roles. Our client in Lyons, PA has an immediate need for a Network Engineer II. Please note that this is a contract opportunity with our client and NOT with NRI.

Job Purpose/Summary

(Briefly describe what the position was created to accomplish)

The Network Engineer is accountable for ensuring the operation of the network (LAN and WAN), including the underlying infrastructure. The Network Engineer works on tasks surrounding the design, installation, configuration, support and maintenance of the network infrastructure.

The Network Engineer will partner with manufacturing support to provide 99.999 uptime objective to all systems used by the plant operations This position will require defining any performance improvements and monitoring of metrics to ensure goals are met. Managing incidents with a sense of urgency and providing updates to management is required.

The Network Engineer will be required to meet security objectives using support tools, IDS, and Firewall technologies. Documentation of all incidents, recommendations and reporting is expected.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor network availability and provide DR recovery plans with backup processes
• Perform network asset management, including maintenance and inventory
• Establish the networking environment by directing system installation, defining, documenting and enforcing system standards
• Maximizing network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades
• Configuration of routing and switching equipment, and of hosted IP voice services
• Perform basic firewall configuration changes, add VPN connections, and provide operational status reports
• Capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices within data centers
• After hours support or project work as needed
• Enforce security policies by adjusting firewall rules, configuring remote access solutions, and managing network access controls.

Experience & Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience as a Network Engineer
• 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Network Technician, Network Maintenance Technician, or similar role

Working Knowledge / Experience

• Router, switch, firewall configurations
• ITIL experience is a plus
• Experience with network optimization tools and services
• LAN/WAN design and support including BGP and EIGRP
• Experience with Cisco nexus switches and wireless devices

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent level of education, training, and work-related experience may be considered
• CCNA or CCNP certification, preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Technical proficiency of TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and DNS/DHCP.), Hardware platforms, Cisco Catalyst platforms and Cisco Nexus.
• Ability to effectively communicate with non-experts about technical requirements and features both in writing and verbally (including presentation skills)
• Ability to analyze problems and formulate alternative/creative solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills: a team player with the ability to work across functional areas, at all levels of the organization and with third party vendors
• Ability to mentor technicians
• Proficient in multi-tasking, prioritizing, and managing time effectively; can work independently on multiple small-scale projects
• Ability to manage risk/security and changing direction of projects.
• Work effectively in high-pressure situations that require clear and sound decisions/actions.
• A high standard of work quality and ability to follow through is a must.
• Firewall Configuration securing infrastructure by filtering traffic, defining network zones, and creating strict access rules

Work Schedule

• Core working hours Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:300 p.m.; however, must be available to work at varied times as required to accomplish the goals and deliverables of their exempt position

Working conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in a climate-controlled office environment.
• There may be occasions where work requires visits to a manufacturing plant or Distribution Center

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exchange accurate information with all levels of the organization
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and manual dexterity.
• Requires occasional carrying, maneuvering, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds; lifts over 50 pounds must be with proper assistance or lift equipment
• Wears protective clothing and/or equipment (PPE) including, steel-tip footwear and safety glasses as required by the work environment