Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Location: Onsite NYC/NJ

Department: Engineering/Delivery

Division: Corporate

Job Status: Full-Time

Work Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:30

The Opportunity

BlackHawk Data is seeking a motivated, forward-thinking Network Engineer to

support and deliver mission-critical technology solutions for some of the

world’s most complex enterprises.

BlackHawk Data is one of the fastest-growing, woman-owned IT solution providers

in the country. Here, you won’t just do a job you’ll build a career that

matters. Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and grit.

We invest in our people, challenge them to grow, and celebrate wins together. If

you are driven to learn, solve technical challenges, and make an impact,

BlackHawk Data is where you belong.

You will work alongside a highly collaborative, driven team to implement,

support, and maintain network and infrastructure solutions that solve real

business challenges, not just check boxes.

The Network Engineer role is ideal for a hands-on, solutions-oriented

professional with experience in networking, security, and infrastructure

environments. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys troubleshooting,

supporting live environments, and working closely with both internal teams and

clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, education, and

the public sector.

If you are energized by problem-solving, passionate about technology, and eager

to continue growing your skills in a dynamic environment, we want to meet

you! Make an impact. Build what matters.

Grow with us.

Position Overview

We are seeking Network Engineer Or Network Technician with hands-on experience

in Cisco and Fortinet technologies and a solid understanding of routing

protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.

This role focuses on the implementation, support, and troubleshooting of network

infrastructure to ensure reliable and secure connectivity across client

environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced

setting, supporting day-to-day operations, and contributing to network

improvements as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation & Support
• * Configure, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure including routers,
• switches, firewalls, and VPNs
• * Support network upgrades, installations, and changes with minimal disruption
• to operations
• * Assist in implementing routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) to support
• network performance and stability
• Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• * Monitor network performance and identify issues impacting availability or
• performance
• * Troubleshoot and resolve Layer 2/3 network issues across LAN/WAN environments
• * Perform root cause analysis and support resolution of network outages and
• connectivity issues
• * Utilize monitoring tools to maintain uptime and system health
• Security & Maintenance
• * Support firewall and VPN configurations to maintain secure network
• environments
• * Assist in applying security best practices and addressing vulnerabilities
• * Participate in routine maintenance, patching, and system updates
• Documentation & Collaboration
• * Maintain accurate documentation including configurations, diagrams, and
• procedures
• * Work closely with internal teams (engineering, support, project teams) to
• support client environments
• * Provide support and knowledge sharing with team members as needed

Qualifications

• Experience & Education
• * 5+ years of experience in network engineering, or Cisco CCNA certification
• with at least 1 year of relevant hands-on experience
• * Experience working with Cisco and/or Fortinet networking technologies
• * Exposure to routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• * Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent hands-on
• experience
• Technical Skills
• * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS,
• DHCP)
• * Experience with routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet, or
• similar)
• * Familiarity with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques
• * Basic understanding of network security concepts and best practices
• * Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues efficiently
• Travel Requirements
• * Ability to travel to customer sites throughout NYC, Long Island, Westchester,
• New Jersey, Connecticut, and surrounding areas.
• * Valid driver's license required.
• * Reliable transportation required.
• * Must be able to transport networking equipment and tools to and from customer
• locations when necessary.
• Preferred (Not Required)
• * Cisco CCNA or working toward certification
• * Fortinet certifications (NSE/FCF/FCA)
• * Experience in a managed services or client-facing environment
• Work Environment & Location
• * Onsite role based in the NYC metro area (Manhattan, East Hanover, and client
• sites as needed)
• * Combination of on-site client work and remote flexibility
• * May require occasional evening or weekend work based on project needs

Benefits

At BlackHawk Data, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your

well-being in and out of work. This includes:

* Medical, dental, and vision plans

* 401(k) with company match

* 15 days of PTO in your first year

* Paid company holidays

* Hybrid work options