Network Systems Engineer

Confidential; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous 401(k) company match

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Network Systems Engineer to join their IT Operations Team. This full-time remote role requires strong expertise in enterprise networking, including Cisco devices and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and possesses excellent project management skills to ensure timely delivery of network and system projects.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of enterprise-level experience in network and systems engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco devices.
• In-depth understanding of network and system security methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and configure network and system infrastructure.
• Provide ongoing support for troubleshooting and optimizing performance.
• Implement and manage cloud-based services to improve infrastructure efficiency.

Skills

Cisco devices

LAN/WAN technologies

firewall management

VMware

Windows

Linux environments

cloud integrations (Azure/AWS)

project management

network performance optimization

Tools

Wireshark

F5 BigIPs

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr. We are seeking an experienced Network Systems Engineer to join our corporate IT Operations Team as a full-time employee. This position reports to the Manager, Systems Engineering, and is a fully remote office position.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Design, installation, configuration, and deployment of network and system infrastructure, including Cisco, VMware, Windows, and Linux systems.
• Provide ongoing support for troubleshooting and resolving issues with network and system components, ensuring performance optimization and maximum uptime.
• Utilize tools to monitor network systems and services, including Wireshark, and generate performance statistics and availability reports.
• Ensure network and system security by implementing industry best practices, manage vendor patching and participate in vulnerability management processes.
• Managing firewall technologies, VPNs, and policies for efficient operations.
• Implement and manage cloud-based services and technologies (Azure, AWS) to improve network infrastructure efficiency.
• Manage and configure load balancing solutions (F5 BigIPs, iRules, RegEx) for improved application performance and availability.
• Work closely with leadership and other departments to assess the current and future network and system capacity needs.
• Stay up to date with industry advancements and integrate relevant technologies and solutions into the organization’s network and system infrastructure.
• Lead and manage network and system projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.

Requirements

• At least 5 years enterprise level experience in enterprise class network and systems engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco devices, LAN/WAN technologies, and firewall management.
• Experience with VMware, Windows, Linux environments, and storage systems.
• Solid knowledge of wireless technologies, VPN solutions (Site-to-Site, Client-Side), and cloud integrations (Azure/AWS).
• Expertise in L2/L3 networking protocols and a solid understanding of standards-based networking technologies.
• Experience in load balancing (F5 BigIPs, iRule management) and network performance optimization.
• Must have in-depth understanding of network and system security methodologies and best practices as well as data center operations and best practices.
• Excellent project management skills and can handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams and leadership but also the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Consumer Services

This full-time corporate position is remote/home office. We offer a competitive benefits package with a generous 401(k) company match.