Job Description
Network Engineer
Location: Lancaster, PA (100% Onsite)
Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Salary: $65,000–$75,000
- Must be a Pennsylvania Resident currently! No relocation allowed.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Network Engineer to take ownership of a multi-location network and infrastructure environment. This role is heavily network-focused and requires an engineer who can operate independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and manage production environments with limited day-to-day assistance.
This is not a support, help desk, or training role. The ideal candidate is someone who has already been responsible for designing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure and can hit the ground running.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage enterprise network infrastructure across multiple physical locations
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot:
- Firewalls (policy creation, NAT, VPN tunnels, segmentation)
- Switches and routers
- VLANs, routing, and network segmentation
- Site-to-site and client-based VPNs
- Act as the primary escalation point for advanced network and infrastructure issues
- Troubleshoot and resolve network outages, performance issues, and security concerns independently
- Support and maintain hybrid infrastructure (on-prem and Azure environments)
- Ensure network availability, reliability, performance, and security across all sites
- Work directly with IT leadership, vendors, and service providers
- Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and standards
- Support core infrastructure systems including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization platforms
- Prioritize and manage issues across locations with minimal oversight
Required Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience as a Network Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer
- Proven experience configuring and managing:
- Firewalls
- Switches and routers
- VLANs, VPN tunnels, routing
- Experience supporting multiple locations simultaneously
- Experience working in environments with limited technical assistance
- Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex network issues
- Experience with hybrid Azure/on-prem infrastructure
- Strong understanding of network security best practices
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with leadership
- Must be able to work 100% onsite in Lancaster, PA and travel between nearby locations as needed
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience supporting financial, regulated, or high-availability environments
- Familiarity with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or data/reporting environments (support-level)
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Azure Administrator, Network+, Security+
Who This Role Is Best For
This role is ideal for a true hands-on Network Engineer who:
- Enjoys owning the environment end to end
- Is comfortable being the go-to person
- Can manage multiple sites without hand-holding
- Wants stability, responsibility, and long-term growth
Important Notes
- This role is onsite only
- No relocation or remote options
- Candidates must already have the core networking skills required