Network Engineer II
Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Network Engineer II to join our Client's team.The Network Engineer II is responsible for the design, implementation, support, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations. This role serves as a mid-level engineer, handling complex network issues, contributing to projects, and ensuring high availability, performance, and security of network services.Key ResponsibilitiesNetwork Engineer & SupportEngineer II support for LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and firewall environmentsTroubleshoot and resolve network incidents, outages, and performance issuesMonitor network performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise toolsParticipate in on-call rotation and incident responseImplementation & EngineeringDeploy and configure network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs)Support site buildouts, relocations, and upgrades (MDF/IDF, circuits, redundancy)Implement network changes following change management processesAssist in standardizing configurations across multiple sitesSecurity & ComplianceMaintain and support firewalls, segmentation, and secure access controlsEnsure compliance with corporate security policies (e.g., MFA, NAC, Zero Trust)Assist with vulnerability remediation and audit support (SOX, ISO, etc.)Project DeliveryParticipate in network-related projects (cloud connectivity, tenant migrations, SD-WAN rollout)Work with vendors and service providers (e.g., ISPs, hardware vendors)Document network designs, diagrams, and standard operating proceduresContinuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiencyAutomate routine tasks where applicableContribute to long-term network roadmap and architecture discussionsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)8+ years of hands-on network engineering experienceStrong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)Switching technologies (Layer 2/3)Firewalls and VPN technologiesExperience with enterprise network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper)Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting toolsPreferred QualificationsExperience with SD-WAN technologiesCloud networking experience (Azure, AWS)Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Aruba or equivalentExperience in multi-site or manufacturing environmentsKnowledge of network automation (Python, Ansible)Key CompetenciesStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholdersDetail-oriented with strong documentation skillsSecurity Clearance Required: N/AEOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/DisabilitiesJ-18808-Ljbffr