The Role
The Network & Project Engineer designs, implements, and supports network infrastructures, leading technology projects and providing advanced network support.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job title
Network & Project Engineer
Reports to
Project ManagerJob purpose
The Network & Project Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of internal and client-facing network infrastructures, as well as leading and executing technology projects. This role blends advanced networking expertise with strong project execution skills, ensuring solutions are delivered efficiently, securely, and with minimal disruption.Duties and responsibilities
Nice to haves:
Network & Project Engineer
Reports to
Project ManagerJob purpose
The Network & Project Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of internal and client-facing network infrastructures, as well as leading and executing technology projects. This role blends advanced networking expertise with strong project execution skills, ensuring solutions are delivered efficiently, securely, and with minimal disruption.Duties and responsibilities
- Design and implement network solutions at the WAN/LAN level, including firewalls, switches, access points, VPNs, and SD-WAN technologies.
- Lead client infrastructure projects from planning to execution, ensuring proper scope, timelines, and communication.
- Design and deploy cloud-based infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.
- Provide tier 3-level support for complex escalations involving connectivity, routing, switching, and infrastructure.
- Manage network documentation including topology diagrams, IP schemas, VLAN planning, and security configurations.
- Work with vendors and internal teams to plan upgrades, migrations, and implementations.
- Deploy and support wireless technologies, VoIP networks, and mobile device management solutions.
- Assist with onboarding new clients, including discovery, documentation, and environment optimization.
- Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot networks for performance, reliability, and security issues.
- Implement and maintain firewall policies, intrusion detection, and advanced endpoint protection.
- Participate in CAB (Change Advisory Board) and project planning meetings to assess infrastructure impact.
- Maintain and improve automation and scripting for routine networking tasks (PowerShell, Bash, Python preferred).
- Create detailed project plans, deployment documentation, and end-user guides.
- College diploma or university degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering, preferably within an MSP environment.
- Advanced knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF.
- Experience with firewall technologies (Fortinet, Sophos, SonicWall, etc.) and security best practices.
- Familiarity with ConnectWise, ITGlue, and RMM platforms (NinjaOne, Automate, etc.)
- Strong Microsoft Azure and M365 skills, including networking, identity, and hybrid deployments.
- Experience designing and executing infrastructure projects, migrations, and upgrades.
- Understanding of virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), backup, and disaster recovery planning.
- Ability to create and manage technical documentation and project reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Visio experience
Nice to haves:
- Administering M365 environments with a focus on SharePoint
- Cisco IOS and Meraki experience
- PowerShell/Python scripting experience
- Exposure to monitoring tools (PRTG, Datadog, Auvik, etc.)
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST, HIPAA)
- 40-hour on-site or hybrid work weeks.
- Flexibility to work different shifts and have on-call availability as needed and scheduled.
- Travel may be required for on-site client projects or site surveys.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools, and network devices.
- Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as servers, networking gear, and peripherals.
Top Skills
Automate
Auvik
AWS
Bash
Connectwise
Datadog
Fortinet
Hyper-V
Itglue
Azure
Ninjaone
Powershell
Prtg
Python
Sd-Wan
Sonicwall
Sophos
VMware
Vpns
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The Company
What We Do
We believe our client’s technology needs are fluid and do not fit into a rigid box, just as our company is difficult to classify under one type of acronym such as MSP, CSP, or VAR. That being said, cloudIT would best be described as a TSP – Technology Services Provider. Within this umbrella we excel in delivering managed/outsourced IT services, custom built cloud solutions, as well as consulting in hardware integration and procurement as a value add to our clients. We find that out of the many organizations that offer a similar line or mix of services, our approach of building true technology partnerships with our clients allows us to be pro-active in our mission – Utilizing technology to improve business processes and application delivery!
