Network System Engineer

Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer (Contract)

Location: Albany, NY (On-site)

Duration: 6-Month Contract (with potential for extension)

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate (Based on Experience)

About the Opportunity

Are you a high-level network architect who thrives on solving complex technical puzzles? Do you enjoy bridging the gap between cutting-edge infrastructure design and seamless daily operations?

We are seeking a Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer to lead, design, and optimize a robust enterprise environment for a premier organization in Albany, NY. In this role, you won't just be maintaining systems—you will be the strategic driver behind network security, continuous improvement, and large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a high-impact contract role where your expertise directly shapes business success, let’s talk.

Key Responsibilities

🌐 Network & Infrastructure Management

• Design & Implement: Lead the architecture, deployment, and maintenance of comprehensive network, voice, and data center infrastructure (including LAN, WAN, WiFi, and PBX systems).
• Performance & Security: Oversee daily operations to ensure maximum availability, performance, and ironclad security.
• Lifecycle Maintenance: Execute hardware, OS, application updates, patches, and rigorous operating system hardening.
• Capacity Planning: Proactively forecast and implement capacity upgrades and expansions to support organizational growth.

⚙️ Technical Operations & Project Leadership

• Expert Troubleshooting: Act as the escalation point for complex network and infrastructure issues to minimize downtime.
• Project Delivery: Design and lead end-to-end infrastructure projects, managing timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Vendor & Asset Management: Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and support services. Assist with physical IT hardware deployment and storage equipment troubleshooting.
• Operational Readiness: Participate in an on-call rotation and lead planned, after-hours infrastructure interventions when necessary.

📊 Strategic, Financial & Collaborative Oversight

• Stakeholder Alignment: Build strong partnerships across internal IT and business teams to coordinate impactful platform changes.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Oversee the infrastructure operational budget and provide strategic insights for capital budget planning.
• Continuous Innovation: Research emerging technologies, develop ROI analyses, and implement IT best practices to drive team performance.
• Communication: Deliver regular reports on system health and present formal technical briefs to stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

To excel in this role, you should bring a blend of hands-on technical mastery and strong leadership capabilities.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience specifically in network and infrastructure management.
• Technical Deep Fault Isolation: Expert-level troubleshooting skills across diverse network and system components.
• Compliance Mindset: Strong commitment to security policies, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices.

Why Apply?

• Impact: Take true ownership of an enterprise-level infrastructure environment.
• Longevity: While initially a 6-month contract, this position has a strong likelihood of extension for the right performer.
• Location: Based in the growing tech hub of Albany, NY.

Interested in taking the lead on this infrastructure transformation? Apply today with your updated resume!