Network Engineer

MissionStaff specializes in delivering top-tier talent in Technology, Creative, and Marketing, as well as the Business Services that support these teams. Serving companies ranging from mid-sized enterprises to the Fortune 500, we build lasting relationships with talent and clients to power career opportunities and business. We are currently filling the following permanent role with our client in King of Prussia, PA

Job is Hybrid - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies. Additionally, candidates must be Permanent Residents or US Citizens to be considered for this position.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Network Engineer. This position is part of a team that is responsible for the overall coordination and control of all network services and provision of system support to IS staff.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, support and maintain hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices, including routers, aggregators, switches, Cisco wireless access points, and firewalls.
• Implementation, administration, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, and monitoring applications.
• Understanding and implementation of network traffic analysis, remote access methods and systems, stateful inspection firewalls, encryption, authentication and authorization technology.
• Perform preventive maintenance; manage backup and disaster recovery strategy; and implement network security according to departmental policy.
• Hands-on technical experience working with network technologies (IPSEC, SSL VPN, AnyConnect, SDWAN, etc.).
• Provide network and host-based security, incident response, firewall and VPN management/administration.
• Configuring network services in a fast-paced support environment as a member of a 24x7x365 network and/or security operations team.
• Creates and updates architectural documentation for network infrastructure.
• Research and test software/hardware for compatibility with existing or planned systems.
• Work as a Subject Matter Expert for projects as assigned. Subject Matter Expert responsibilities may include needs assessment, solution development, work with other IS teams, reporting and technical documentation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation

Experience Requirements:

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a network support role or a similar technical environment is preferred.
• Experience with configuring and maintaining network devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools).
• Demonstrated experience in managing network security measures, including knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices.

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Additional courses or relevant training in networking, systems, or similar fields will be considered an asset.

Certification Requirements:

• Industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or equivalent are a plus.
• Other certifications related to network security, systems, and cloud computing would be advantageous.