IT Network Engineer (on-site) Camden NY

Responsibilities as an IT Network Engineer:

• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure across ~17 U.S. sites, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless systems, SD-WAN, and VPN solutions
• Support the rollout and standardization of a core networking stack including Fortinet and HPE Aruba technologies across on-prem, private cloud, and public cloud environments
• Participate in the implementation and ongoing management of SD-WAN across the enterprise
• Collaborate with the Global Infrastructure Manager and Sr. Director of IT on network architecture, upgrades, capacity planning, and security enhancements
• Support and optimize networking within a growing Azure cloud environment, including virtual networks, firewalls, routing, and connectivity to on-prem infrastructure
• Monitor network health and performance using industry-standard tools (NMS, SNMP monitoring, logging, etc.) and respond to incidents proactively
• Work closely with site-level IT teams, global infrastructure teams, and MSP partners to diagnose and resolve complex networking issues
• Assist in major IT transformation initiatives such as network modernization, cloud migration, security uplift programs, and data center optimization
• Document network configurations, standards, processes, and changes to ensure long-term maintainability
• Contribute to building a resilient, scalable, secure network foundation for a rapidly growing manufacturing enterprise

Teamwork:

• Daily communication with the Global Infrastructure Manager to be sure objectives are met.
• Support and comply with company policies and procedures as applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude.

Qualifications and Skills as an IT Network Engineer:

• 3–6 years of hands-on network engineering experience in an enterprise environment
• Strong understanding of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, DHCP/DNS, QoS, segmentation, and network security best practices
• Experience with Fortinet and HPE Aruba strongly preferred; Meraki experience beneficial during migration away from Meraki
• Exposure to Azure/hybrid cloud networking (VNets, VPN gateways, firewalls, load balancers, ExpressRoute/S2S connections, routing) is a strong plus
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools
• Ability to work effectively with MSPs, cross-functional IT teams, and business users
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues across distributed environments
• Solid documentation skills and a strong sense of ownership

Certifications (preferred, not required):

• Networking: CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network , or equivalent
• Security: Security , Fortinet NSE certifications (NSE 4/5/6 ideal)
• Cloud: Azure Network Engineer Associate or other Azure certifications

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with distributed teams
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and support large-scale transformation initiatives

Location & Travel

• On-site in Camden, NY
• Occasional travel (<10%) to nearby manufacturing sites and other U.S. business units