Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Boca Raton, FL (Onsite)

$100,000 - $125,000 Base Salary

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Enterprise Infrastructure & Security

Drive Network Modernization, Cloud Growth, and Security Initiatives

Our client is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to join a growing technology infrastructure team responsible for supporting, securing, and modernizing a complex enterprise environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across networking, security, cloud, and infrastructure initiatives that directly impact business operations and future technology strategy.

The ideal candidate possesses deep networking expertise, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and a passion for building secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise environments. This individual will play a key role in cloud expansion efforts, Zero Trust initiatives, firewall administration, data center modernization, and overall network performance optimization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a networking professional who wants broad technical exposure while helping drive modernization efforts across a rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape.

What You'll Be Doing

Enterprise Network Operations

Support and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure across multiple locations

Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot routing and switching environments

Ensure reliable connectivity and network performance across critical business systems

Monitor network health, availability, and capacity while identifying opportunities for improvement

Cloud Networking & Infrastructure Modernization

Design, implement, and support Microsoft Azure networking solutions

Assist with ongoing cloud adoption and hybrid infrastructure initiatives

Support secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud-based environments

Contribute to enterprise modernization projects focused on scalability, resiliency, and performance

Network Security & Zero Trust

Administer and support enterprise firewall platforms

Implement and maintain VPN technologies and secure remote access solutions

Support Zero Trust networking initiatives and security-focused architecture improvements

Participate in security hardening efforts, vulnerability remediation, and access control management

Data Center & Platform Transformation

Support data center modernization initiatives

Participate in network hardware refreshes, upgrades, and lifecycle projects

Assist with monitoring platform enhancements and operational visibility improvements

Maintain network diagrams, documentation, runbooks, and technical standards

Incident Response & Operational Support

Investigate and resolve network incidents and performance issues

Perform root cause analysis and develop long-term corrective actions

Participate in planned maintenance activities and change management processes

Serve as part of an on-call rotation supporting enterprise operations

Required Background

Core Technical Experience

5+ years of network engineering or advanced network administration experience

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, subnetting, and network design principles

Experience supporting enterprise networking environments

Hands-on routing and switching expertise

Experience administering firewall technologies in production environments

Strong troubleshooting skills utilizing logs, diagnostics, packet captures, and monitoring tools

Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation

Highly Desired Technologies

Cisco networking infrastructure

Palo Alto Networks firewalls or comparable next-generation firewall platforms

Microsoft Azure networking

VPN technologies and secure remote connectivity

Network monitoring and performance management solutions

Security-focused infrastructure environments

Zero Trust networking concepts and implementations

Additional Preferred Experience

Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus environments

Azure networking and hybrid connectivity

Dynamic routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP

Data center infrastructure environments

Cloud networking and infrastructure migration projects

Enterprise security initiatives and compliance-driven environments

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

This position goes beyond traditional network administration. The individual hired will play a direct role in several strategic infrastructure initiatives, including:

Network modernization projects

Firewall and security platform enhancements

Zero Trust architecture initiatives

Cloud networking expansion and Azure growth

Data center modernization efforts

Enterprise monitoring and observability improvements

Security-focused infrastructure projects

The organization is actively investing in technology modernization, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to help shape the future of enterprise infrastructure.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're looking for a technical professional who:

Has a deep understanding of networking fundamentals

Enjoys solving complex infrastructure and connectivity challenges

Brings strong experience with Cisco networking environments

Has hands-on firewall and security experience

Understands Azure networking and hybrid infrastructure concepts

Is self-motivated and capable of independently driving projects

Communicates effectively with both technical and business stakeholders

Thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments

Preferred Certifications

Certifications are not required but are highly valued:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Palo Alto Networks Certifications

Microsoft Azure Certifications

Security and infrastructure-focused certifications

Compensation & Location

Boca Raton, Florida

100% Onsite

$100,000 - $125,000 Base Salary

Full-Time, Direct Hire

Participation in an on-call rotation required

Opportunity Overview

This role is ideal for a Network Engineer seeking hands-on responsibility across enterprise networking, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and modernization initiatives. You'll work with a highly visible technology team while helping drive critical improvements in network reliability, security, cloud connectivity, and overall infrastructure performance.

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

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