Network Engineer – Corporate IT

You design, implement, administer, and optimize corporate network infrastructure across office and operational environments. You operate network systems, respond to incidents, troubleshoot connectivity and security issues, install and maintain hardware, administer VPNs and firewalls, monitor network health, maintain documentation, support lifecycle management, and lead network expansion and infrastructure upgrade projects. You also collaborate with cybersecurity and business stakeholders, provide technical support, and improve monitoring tools and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer corporate network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, firewalls, VPN services, and related equipment
• Own incident response for network alerts, service disruptions, and connectivity issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 1–3 network issues using structured diagnostic methods and root cause analysis
• Lead the installation, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Meraki, UniFi, firewall, and supporting network hardware
• Perform network health checks, system monitoring, log reviews, and preventative maintenance
• Manage firmware updates, patching, hardware replacements, and scheduled maintenance windows
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, inventories, configuration records, and change management documentation
• Ensure compliance with IT security standards, change management procedures, and configuration management policies
• Provide technical support through ticketing systems, Microsoft Teams, email, phone, and in-person interactions
• Administer and troubleshoot VPN connectivity, firewall policies, DHCP, DNS, wireless networking, and other network-dependent services
• Plan and execute network expansion projects, cabling initiatives, hardware deployments, and site infrastructure upgrades
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and business teams to resolve issues and improve network performance and reliability
• Improve monitoring tools, operational processes, and technical documentation
• Communicate clearly and promptly about incidents, requests, and project activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience administering enterprise or corporate network environments
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, BGP/OSPF concepts, DHCP, DNS, QoS, 802.11 wireless networking, and IPsec and SSL/TLS VPN technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Layer 1–3 network connectivity, performance, and security issues independently
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking platforms, preferably Cisco Meraki and/or Ubiquiti UniFi
• Experience with network monitoring, alerting, or ticketing systems
• Experience administering VPN solutions and firewall platforms, including policy creation, access rule management, site-to-site and remote access VPN configuration, and security baseline enforcement
• Proficiency with CLI-based network diagnostics, SSH, packet capture tools, and network management platforms
• Ability to maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, inventories, and change records
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for supporting technical and non-technical users
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities, and lead technical efforts independently
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Meraki CMNO, CCNP, CompTIA Security+, or Fortinet NSE are preferred or advantageous
• Ability to work on-site and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing ladders, installing equipment, and working in network closets or data center environments
• Ability and willingness to travel to company offices, mining sites, and other locations as required
• Candidates must be insurable under the company vehicle insurance policy if operating a company vehicle or traveling between job sites