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This role ensures the availability, performance, and security of wired, wireless, cloud and WAN connectivity across all company locations. The Network Engineer partners closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, help desk, and business teams to deliver reliable, scalable. And secure network services that support business operations and strategic initiatives.\nEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities:\nDesign, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, SD-WAN, VPN, and internet connectivity across corporate offices, warehouses, and remote locations.\nManage and support enterprise network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, routers, internet circuits, and related services.\nConfigure and maintain network segmentation, VLANs, routing, QoS, ACLs, VPNs, and secure remote access solutions.\nMonitor network health, capacity, performance, and availability using enterprise monitoring platforms.\nTroubleshoot complex network issues affecting users, applications, cloud services, and business operations.\nPlan and execute network upgrades, refreshes, and lifecycle management initiatives.\nPartner with cybersecurity teams to implement secure network architectures, Zero Trust principles, NAC, IDS/IPS, secure remote access, and network monitoring.\nSupport Microsoft Azure networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and cloud-based networking services.\nCollaborate with infrastructure engineers to support virtualization platforms, storage networks, and data center connectivity.\nMaintain enterprise wireless networks including site surveys, RF optimization, and performance tuning.\nSupport voice and collaboration infrastructure including Microsoft Teams Phone, SIP connectivity, and QoS optimization.\nConfigure and maintain DNS, DHCP, IP address management (IPAM), and network authentication services.\nWork with service providers and vendors to resolve connectivity issues and coordinate installations.\nParticipate in disaster recovery planning, business continuity testing, and network redundancy initiatives.\nMaintain network documentation including topology diagrams, standards, configurations, and operational procedures.\nParticipate in on-call support and respond to critical network outages when required.\nEvaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend improvements.\nSuccess Measures:\nMaintain highly available, resilient network services across all company locations.\nMinimize outages through proactive monitoring and preventive maintenance.\nDeliver secure, scalable network solutions aligned with business growth.\nImprove network performance through continuous optimization.\nPartner effectively with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and operations teams.\nMaintain accurate documentation and standardized configurations.\nDeliver projects on time while maintaining security and operational excellence.\nMinimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):\nBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or equivalent experience.\n5+ years of enterprise networking experience.\nStrong knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF/BGP, VPNs, wireless networking, DNS/DHCP, and network security.\nExperience supporting enterprise firewall platforms.\nExperience with Cisco Meraki networking solutions.\nStrong troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with Azure networking and hybrid cloud connectivity.\nExperience with Microsoft 365 networking requirements.\nExperience with PowerShell, Python, or network automation.\nExperience with SD-WAN and OT environments.\nKnowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-171, or CIS Controls.\nPreferred Certifications:\nCisco CCNA or CCNP Enterprise\nFortinet NSE / FCSS\nPalo Alto PCNSA or PCNSE\nMicrosoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)\nCompTIA Network+\nCompTIA Security+\nCertified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)\nCore Competencies:\nEnterprise Network Architecture\nRouting & Switching\nNetwork Security\nFirewall Administration\nWireless Engineering\nWAN & SD-WAN\nVPN Technologies\nCloud Networking\nNetwork Monitoring\nIncident Response\nDisaster Recovery\nDocumentation & Standards\nVendor Management\nProject Management\nCustomer Service\nPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:\nNormal, temperature-controlled office environment. Frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, computer, and cellular phone. May have prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Able to distinguish color-coded wiring or cabling; use of fine motor skills. Occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. May be required to bend, crouch, crawl, kneel, or access small spaces or low-lit areas. May work in non-temperature-controlled areas or outdoors with exposure to uneven or slick terrain or inclement weather. Occasional travel (approx. 10%) to various MEI locations.\nAdditional Requirements:\nWork with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.\nDisclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. 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