Network Engineer

Location: Central Pennsylvania
Position Type: Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule: Onsite as needed in the Central PA area
Contract Length: Long-term with annual extensions

Position Overview:
This role supports enterprise edge networking operations by maintaining and optimizing network infrastructure across distributed environments. The position focuses on hands-on network engineering, troubleshooting, and contributing to the design and deployment of secure, high-performing network solutions.

Duties:

• Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure including switches, routers, SD-WAN edge appliances, wireless systems, and cellular-based devices
• Monitor, test, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues using industry-standard tools in collaboration with users, vendors, and internal teams
• Utilize Cisco CLI for configuration, diagnostics, and ongoing network management
• Support network deployments, upgrades, and change management initiatives
• Manage and resolve ServiceNow tickets, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to established processes
• Assist in piloting and rolling out new networking technologies to meet operational needs
• Proactively identify and resolve complex network issues, coordinating with other networking teams as needed
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for network improvements and hardware refresh cycles
• Assess current and future network requirements and propose technical solutions
• Contribute to the development and review of network configuration standards
• Participate in the design and optimization of complex edge network environments
• Ensure network infrastructure meets established security standards and requirements
• Create and maintain network diagrams and documentation (e.g., Visio) for existing and new environments
• Document configuration, installation, and deployment procedures for network components
• Provide support to remote IT staff, operations teams, and business partners for network-related issues
• Maintain knowledge of network monitoring tools and automation practices
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in network routing, including planning, implementation, and troubleshooting of enterprise networks
• 3+ years of experience in network switching, with hands-on configuration and maintenance of switches in complex environments

Preferred Skills:

• 1+ year of CCNA certification or equivalent hands-on networking experience
• 2+ years of experience working with SD-WAN technologies and edge network deployments