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Network Administrator

Confidential

Full-time

Allentown, PA

Job description

Job Title: Network & Security Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Remote / Eastern PA) Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Are you a versatile engineer who enjoys the variety of client-facing work but wants the stability and ownership of a focused technology team?

We are a boutique technology services company supporting a diverse range of clients. We operate with the agility of an MSP but provide the deep-dive expertise and long-term partnership of an internal IT department. We are looking for a Network & Security Engineer to take the lead on planning, deploying, and managing robust network infrastructures.

From architecting Fortinet-driven SD-WAN solutions to managing VMware clusters, you will be the technical cornerstone of our infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Network Architecture: Lead the end-to-end planning and deployment of enterprise LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN solutions.
  • Security & Perimeter: Design and implement Fortinet firewalls (primary focus), ensuring secure VPN connectivity and threat mitigation.
  • Hardware Deployment: Hands-on configuration and installation of switches and Wireless Access Points (APs).
  • Systems & Virtualization: Manage and optimize VMware vSphere/ESXi environments and Windows Server infrastructure.
  • Storage & Continuity: Oversight of SAN/NAS storage solutions and ensuring overall network performance and data integrity.

Technical Requirements

  • Firewalls: Advanced proficiency with Fortinet (FortiGate) is essential.
  • Networking: Strong foundation in Cisco networking; experience with VLANs, routing protocols, and switching.
  • Virtualization: Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and ESXi hosts.
  • Server Admin: Competency in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, etc.).
  • Connectivity: Proven experience building and troubleshooting Site-to-Site VPNs and SD-WAN.

Work Environment & Travel

  • Hybrid Flexibility: This is a mostly work-from-home position.
  • Local Travel: Must be based in or near Eastern Pennsylvania. Requires the ability to travel 4–8 days per month (locally) to client sites for physical deployments and high-level consulting.

Why Join Us?

  • High Autonomy: Lead your own projects without the red tape of a massive corporation.
  • Diverse Tech Stack: Work across various environments—no two days are the same.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with a team that values results over "desk time."

Pay: $84,943.82 - $95,211.91 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Allentown, PA 18102