Network Engineer

About the Role

Join Data Eminence as a remote Network Engineer to design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot secure and reliable network infrastructure. This role focuses on network connectivity, routers, switches, firewalls, monitoring, security, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and network devices.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, latency, and performance issues.
• Monitor network traffic, bandwidth utilization, and infrastructure health.
• Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN connections.
• Work with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols.
• Assist with network security configurations and access-control policies.
• Support firewall configuration and network segmentation.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration records.
• Assist with network upgrades, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.
• Monitor network availability and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with system administrators to resolve infrastructure issues.
• Assist with cloud networking and virtual network configurations.
• Implement network troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures.
• Support backup and recovery of network device configurations.
• Follow network security and operational best practices.
• Research emerging networking technologies and automation tools.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, network protocols, and infrastructure management.
• Hands-on experience with network administration, troubleshooting, security practices, cloud networking, and modern network management tools.
• Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, firewalls, Cisco networking, Linux, Wireshark, network monitoring, AWS/Azure networking, and network automation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in networking, IT infrastructure, or relevant projects.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks.
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and subnetting.
• Basic understanding of routing and switching concepts.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux networking environments.
• Understanding of network security fundamentals.
• Knowledge of network diagnostic tools such as ping, traceroute, and Wireshark.
• Familiarity with cloud networking is a plus.
• CCNA or CompTIA Network+ certification is an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Good communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.