Network Engineer

Overview

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. This role supports the organization’s hybrid infrastructure by configuring and managing networking platforms, firewalls, and connectivity between data centers and cloud providers. The Network Engineer collaborates closely with infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure high availability, performance, security, and scalability of network services.

This position participates in network projects from planning through deployment, performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting, and contributes to automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives. The role requires strong technical problem-solving skills, adaptability in a fast-changing environment, and a willingness to continuously learn new technologies.

• Design and implement network infrastructure platforms across cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and on-premises environments
• Manage and configure next-generation firewalls (policy creation, NAT, VPN, threat prevention)
• Configure and troubleshoot enterprise switches (VPC, VRF Lite, VLANs, trunking, stacking, routing)
• Participate in network-related projects from planning through deployment
• Rack and stack new hardware, participate in hardware lifecycle activities
• Define and implement network infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, Python)
• Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud engineers to optimize performance and reliability in hybrid environments
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date network documentation (diagrams, configurations, runbooks)
• Monitor, triage, and respond to network alerts from observability platforms (Libre
  
  NMS, Gray Log, etc.)
• Perform routine maintenance, capacity planning, and performance tuning
• Other duties as assigned.

• Eagerness and willingness to learn and the ability to change directions as needed
• Solid understanding of routing (BGP/OSPF), switching (L2/L3), and security fundamentals
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform or Ansible preferred)
• Working knowledge of cloud networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Azure VNet, etc.)
• Familiarity with firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco FTD, or similar)
• CCNA or equivalent certification desired
• Ability to work in multi-vendor environments
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and be on your feet for hours at a time

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, and reach for extended periods while performing hardware installations and maintenance
• Ability to work in data center environments, including around raised floors, racks, cabling, and confined spaces
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, assemble, and connect networking equipment and cabling
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, read technical documentation, and view monitors for extended periods
• Ability to travel to data center or customer sites as required

Encore Technolgies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.