Network Engineer

Custom Computer Specialists

$120K — $140K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in network engineering or administration.
  • Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), and wireless technologies.
  • Proficiency with Cisco network platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and deploy network solutions (LAN/WAN/WLAN, VPN, firewalls).
  • Monitor and verify switch and router interconnectivity, wireless, and remote connectivity.
  • Manage and update security services like firewalls and authentication servers.
  • Project manage network infrastructure projects from concept through execution.
  • Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewall policies and VPNs.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans.
  • Company paid vision and life insurance.
  • 401K with employer match.
  • Tuition reimbursement and technical certification rewards.
  • Onsite fitness center or gym membership reimbursement.
  • Flexible spending programs for healthcare and dependent care.
Full Job Description
CCS is looking for a motivated technical professional to join our team as a Network Engineer! This individual must have a solid IT background with a strong understanding of designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting the organization's network infrastructure. This role ensures secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity across LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud, and remote-access environments.

Salary: $120,000-$140,000 annually. Salary will be determined by many factors, including but not limited to qualifications, technical experience, and customer service skills.

What You'll Do:
  • Design, configure, and deploy network solutions (LAN/WAN/WLAN, VPN, firewalls).
  • Monitor, verify, and provide IT support for:
    • Switch and router interconnectivity
    • Wireless connectivity
    • Connectivity to the Internet and the town-wide internal network
    • Connectivity to remote sites (Meraki site-to-site and dark fiber connections)
    • Uplinks to VMware and SQL servers and storage
  • Manage, update, and monitor security services (FTD Firewalls - monitor security services via FireSource; ISE - RADIUS & TACACS server authentication failures).
  • Manage Crown Castle circuits.
  • Manage remote site Internet services (site-to-site - Cablevision/Verizon).
  • Provide network infrastructure engineering support for new installations (servers and communication network connectivity).
  • Network documentation and diagrams.
  • Project manage network infrastructure projects.
  • Implement network security measures including firewall policies, access controls, and VPNs.
  • Support network upgrades, patches, and firmware updates.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
  • Provide tier-3 support for escalated network incidents.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned


What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in network engineering or administration.
  • Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), and wireless technologies.
  • Proficiency with Cisco network platforms.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Clear communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.


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CCS Offers:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits including:
    • Medical and dental plans
    • Company paid vision and short and long term disability plans
    • Flexible spending programs including Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking
    • 401K with employer match
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Onsite fitness center (or gym membership reimbursement for client or satellite based employees)
    • Company paid life Insurance
    • Paid holidays and vacation
    • Technical certification gift card rewards program

Come experience our unique culture and see how our "right people, right results" philosophy has led to our outstanding success! We are great place to start your IT career!

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