Network Engineer

Join Our Team as a Network Engineer and Shape the Future of Digital Connectivity! Company Overview:

At SMTC Corporation, we are driven by a clear purpose:  We believe we enhance people's lives and our world every day.  Our vision is to be an inspiring organization that earns the trust and admiration of our customers. As the best-in-class EMS provider, we strive to achieve the highest industry returns, driven by our passionate and dedicated employees.

• Competitive salary package with 401K and company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Comprehensive Medical HRA Plan
• Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance, and more.

The Senior Network Engineer performs advanced technical and analytical work to design, implement, and support infrastructure strategies aligned with SMTC’s information management and technology objectives. This role develops network, voice, data, and security architectures while maintaining extensive expertise in LAN and WAN technologies. The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the provisioning, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance.

The position leads technical research and innovation efforts, ensures systems and procedures align with organizational strategies and values, and provides mentorship and technical leadership to less-experienced engineers.

• Advanced understanding of network engineering concepts, including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, VPNs, and network security.
• Ability to swiftly learn new technologies and translate them into working processes and solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities with experience resolving complex, multi-layered technical issues.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, consistent, and timely updates to stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, share knowledge, and support cross-functional projects.
• Ability to lead team members on technical issues and guide others through problem resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to advance project timelines, manage priorities, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, each with varying requirements and constraints.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision while also excelling in team environments.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to evaluate system performance, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and triage issues based on business impact and urgency.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, business needs, and organizational priorities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
• Ability to develop and refine engineering processes to enhance team efficiency and communication.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, or other industry certifications are a plus.
• Experience:
  • 7-9 years of experience in network industry.
  • Experience with network automation
  • Experience with Firewall technologies design, implementation, and maintenance. (Cisco, Fortinet and Palo Alto)
  • Experience with Router and Switch technologies design, implementation, and maintenance. (Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade)
  • Experience with cabling and physical network infrastructure
  • Experience with Cloud (Azure, AWS)
  • Experience with IP Management Tools
  • Experience with change management processes and tools
  • Experienced in overseeing and executing large projects

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, network tools, and computer hardware.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment or materials up to 25 pounds (e.g., servers, switches, cabling).
• Ability to bend, crouch, reach, and climb short ladders when installing or maintaining hardware in racks or network closets.
• Ability to visually inspect hardware, cables, and network equipment for installation,…