IT Network Engineer

Rhoads Industries•Philadelphia, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Rhoads Industries is seeking an IT Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the organization’s network and core Windows Server infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. The role covers LAN/WAN, wireless networking, network security, Windows Server, and Active Directory services, as well as troubleshooting enterprise connectivity and authentication issues. The engineer also provides Tier 3 support for escalated network issues. The position is based at Rhoads Industries’ facilities in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Work may involve exposure to construction or industrial areas where personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
At least 8 years supporting Microsoft environments with 500 or more end users.
U.S. citizenship required.
Strong knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP; routing and switching; firewalls; wireless technologies; and network security principles.
Hands-on experience designing and supporting Azure networking, including virtual networks, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway or ExpressRoute, private endpoints, and DNS, with secure hybrid connectivity to on-premises networks.
Working knowledge of Azure governance and monitoring, including RBAC, Azure Policy, Network Watcher, and Azure Monitor, as well as Microsoft Entra ID hybrid identity.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving aptitude.
Ability to adapt to changing tools, systems, and processes, and continuously expand technical knowledge and apply new skills.
Experience identifying reliable sources, gathering and analyzing information, and applying findings to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, or support decisions.
Experience creating clear, concise, and accurate documentation, including procedures, manuals, and reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, collaboration abilities, and capacity to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to take initiative, independently manage workload, set priorities, and drive tasks to completion with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Azure Government or GCC High environments is preferred.
Familiarity with network or system administration tools such as Meraki, Cisco ICE, VMware ESX, Commvault, Veeam, or Zabbix is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, deploy, and configure network equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
Monitor network performance and availability using appropriate tools.
Design and implement Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
Design, deploy, and support Azure network infrastructure.
Apply firmware and software updates to maintain system stability and security.
Perform regular capacity planning and health checks.
Provide Tier 3 support for escalated network issues.
Troubleshoot connectivity and authentication issues across the enterprise.
Perform additional duties as assigned.