
Network Engineer II
- West Greenwich, RI
- $55,631-98,467 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as a key escalation point for complex network and connectivity issues escalated from Tier 1
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to routing, switching, VPN, firewalls, wireless, and WAN optimization
- Perform configuration changes, device provisioning, firmware upgrades, and health remediations
- Collaborate with vendors and carriers to resolve circuit-level and infrastructure issues
- Document root causes and create or update SOPs for recurring problems
- Support onboarding of new client networks, including validation, device setup, and monitoring integration
- Participate in project delivery efforts (e.g., firewall upgrades, site cutovers, SD-WAN deployments)
- Assist in the review of alerts, logs, and performance metrics to proactively identify issues
- Mentor Tier 1 staff and contribute to technical training and skill development
- Maintain accurate records of all configurations and network changes
- Incident Escalation and Resolution
- Troubleshoot Layer 2/3 issues, VPN tunnels, ACLs, and NAT
- Diagnose packet loss, latency, and failover issues across sites * Change Management and Configuration
- Perform firewall and switch configurations
- Execute approved changes during maintenance windows and document outcomes * Network Monitoring and Health Reviews
- Analyze trends from monitoring systems
- Identify recurring issues and create problem tickets or service improvement plans * Client and Carrier Coordination
- Open and manage tickets with ISPs, cloud providers, or hardware vendors
- Join client calls as a technical resource to explain root cause and remediation steps * Support Onboarding and Projects
- Assist in provisioning and documentation for new clients or locations
- Configure and ship edge devices, firewalls, and access points * Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
- Maintain detailed documentation of network architecture and device configurations
- Provide feedback to improve Tier 1 troubleshooting guides and SOPs
- Analytical Troubleshooter
- Digs deep into technical issues and identifies root causes effectively
- Independent and Reliable
- Confident resolving issues without micromanagement or excessive guidance
- Strong Communicator
- Can explain complex networking topics clearly to clients and colleagues
- Customer-Oriented
- Balances technical excellence with excellent client service
- Collaborative
- Works well with Tier 1, engineers, and leadership to maintain uptime
- Organized and Thorough
- Maintains accurate configs, logs, and change control
- Proactive Learner
- Keeps up with certifications and evolving tech (e.g., SD-WAN, Fortinet, cloud)
- 3–5 years of hands-on networking experience in a NOC, MSP, or enterprise setting
- Strong understanding of IP routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, and Layer 2/3 concepts
- Proven experience configuring and supporting Fortinet, Cisco, or Palo Alto devices
- Ability to diagnose WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and firewall-related issues
- Familiarity with NMS/RMM platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix)
- Experience working with telcos/ISPs and managing circuit escalations
- Proficient in CLI tools, packet captures, and log analysis
- Excellent written documentation and communication skills
- Certifications preferred: Fortinet NSE 4/5, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent
- Building collaborative relationships
- Decision making
- Drive results
- Foster innovation
- Personal energy
- Self-leadership