Infrastructure Network Engineer I
At Systems Engineering, our mission is to enable the exceptional with our clients, employees, and the community.
Infrastructure Engineers work with cutting-edge technology solutions in routing, switching, firewalls, and network systems. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced technology solutions for small and medium sized businesses, ensuring their systems are secure and reliable, enabling them to thrive and grow.
Our Infrastructure Team is seeking highly motivated individuals with strong networking and firewall skills, a passion for learning, and a commitment to engineering excellence and exceptional client service.
Responsibilities
- Be accountable for planning, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure solutions.
- Partner with clients, vendors, and internal teams to achieve excellent outcomes.
- Employ and improve Systems Engineering standard methodologies to deliver consistent and effective solutions.
- Share knowledge, mentor team members, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Stay current with new technologies, continuously learning and building expertise.
- Candidates must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record and be able to work outside normal business hours.*
*This position requires travel and onsite engagement in New England and has an on-call rotation, schedule will be determined with Supervisor.
Requirements
- Two years of hands-on experience with Cisco routing/switching/wireless, Fortinet firewalls, Cisco Unified Communications or equivalent.
- Possess current technical certifications from the following vendors strongly preferred: Cisco (CCNA or CCNP) and/or Fortinet (FCP or FCE).
- Experience in researching, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure and resolving issues on various networking and collaboration platforms.
- Knowledge of the OSI Model and other networking principles, with a broad understanding of security, including protection, detection, and incident response.
- Strong client service, communication, and interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism.
- A collaborative team player, accountable to assigned projects and driven to meet customer needs.
- Effective critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to achieve business solutions.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Our Benefits & Culture
Systems Engineering has three office locations. Our Portland, Maine office is located in the heart of the Old Port in downtown Portland positioned centrally to the waterfront, trails, parks, and restaurants. Our New Gloucester, Maine Office is located at Durham Hall on the spectacular Pineland Farms Campus. Our New Hampshire office is relocating from Manchester to the vibrant city of Nashua early next year.
Being 100% employee-owned, the employee-owners of Systems Engineering are its most valuable resources who have collectively made Systems Engineering a Best Places to Work Company in Maine for over a decade. We pride ourselves on delivering great outcomes for our culture, clients, and our community by cultivating a culture focused on continuous learning, community impact, and Employee-Ownership.
In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include:
- Employee Ownership (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – As an employee-owner, you directly contribute to the strategic direction, growth, workplace culture, and future of the company.
- Employer 401k matching contributions.
- Profit-Sharing.
- Competitive medical, dental, life, and short & long-term disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off starting with 17 days PTO, nine paid holidays, and two weeks paid parental leave.
- Community Engagement benefits including (8) hours of paid community volunteer time & employer-charitable match.
- Engaging wellness programs including onsite health coaching & onsite fitness facilities.
- Career mobility and professional development, with employer-supported training, learning, and certification opportunities.
- Dynamic, fun, and active community culture.
- Business casual work attire.
- Hybrid Workplace, which fosters collaboration, mentorship, and training & development opportunities across our organization.
- Employer-provided parking at our office locations.
