Network Engineer (Contract to Hire)

Reposted Yesterday
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
48-56 Hourly
Junior
Edtech
The Role
Support and maintain enterprise network and security infrastructure (Cisco routers, switches, wireless). Troubleshoot WiFi, connectivity, VPN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM. Assist with Palo Alto firewall and Cisco ISE security operations, log monitoring (LogRhythm), documentation, upgrades, and continuous improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

We’re looking for a motivated Network Engineer to support our networking and security infrastructure. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with enterprise technologies and continue developing your skills in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and gain exposure to Cisco, Palo Alto, Infoblox, LogRhythm, and Cisco ISE.

What You’ll Do

  • Support and maintain network infrastructure (Cisco routers, switches, and wireless networks)
  • Troubleshoot and optimize wireless performance, including connectivity and user experience issues
  • Support network security operations (Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE)
  • Monitor performance and troubleshoot network and access-related issues
  • Support DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (Infoblox)
  • Assist with log monitoring and incident response (LogRhythm)
  • Document configurations and troubleshooting procedures
  • Participate in maintenance, upgrades, and continuous improvements

What We’re Looking For

  • 1–3 years of IT or networking experience
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
  • Hands-on experience with wireless networking (WiFi troubleshooting, SSIDs, connectivity issues)
  • Experience troubleshooting connectivity, VPN, or access-related issues
  • CCNA certification (or equivalent) required
  • Experience with Cisco wireless technologies (WLC, access points) required
  • Exposure to WiFi and AI-related networking challenges required 
  • Strong willingness to learn and grow within networking and security

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to Palo Alto firewalls, SIEM tools, or enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with SolarWinds Orion
  • Familiarity with LogRhythm

Why Join Us

  • Hands-on experience with enterprise tools (Cisco, Palo Alto, Infoblox, LogRhythm)
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers
  • Certification support and career growth opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

The pay for this role is $48-$56/hr.

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. 

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. 

Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • 1-3 years of IT or networking experience
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
  • Hands-on experience with wireless networking (WiFi troubleshooting, SSIDs, connectivity issues)
  • Experience troubleshooting connectivity, VPN, or access-related issues
  • CCNA certification (or equivalent)
  • Experience with Cisco wireless technologies (WLC, access points)
  • Exposure to WiFi and AI-related networking challenges
  • Experience supporting and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, and wireless networks
  • Exposure to Palo Alto firewalls, SIEM tools, or enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with SolarWinds Orion
  • Familiarity with LogRhythm
  • Strong willingness to learn and grow within networking and security
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
2,692 Employees

What We Do

We deeply believe in the power of books to connect people, amplify diverse voices, create meaningful change, and make a lasting impact in the world. Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world's most cherished authors and creators. We are firmly committed to our employees, authors, and core values — and strive to build a culture that is inclusive of diverse voices and perspectives throughout all levels of the company. Our U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. Macmillan Publishers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to reflecting a broad representation of differences — race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective — in our workplace.

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