Network Engineer

Overview

Company Overview:

At Encore Fire Protection, we are proud to be the east coast's largest full-service fire protection company, serving over 90,000 customers from Maine to Louisiana. With a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees, we provide innovative, customized fire suppression, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm solutions that protect lives and properties every day. Our goal is to deliver superior experience to those who trust us to safeguard what matters most. We are passionate about continuous growth, innovation, and maintaining a culture that thrives on success and commitment to safety. Our mission? To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Network Analyst to join our dynamic IT team and contribute to the

maintenance and optimization of our network infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Network Security Enhancement/Collaboration: Collaborate with IT/Security Team/MSP to identify and remediate network vulnerabilities, contributing to a more secure infrastructure.
• Technical Support: Provide support across a variety of network and infrastructure technologies including (but not limited to) Fortinet Switches/APs, Fortinet Firewalls, and various other networking equipment.
• Cross-functional IT Resource: Serve as a cross-functional IT resource, troubleshooting and optimizing performance of voice and data networks.

Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with security teams to address network vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in supporting full suite of Fortinet equipment. Switches, APs, Firewalls, etc. (Physical hardware and cloud-based administration portal)
• Experience working with MSP to divide and delegate tasks and priorities effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance across voice and data networks.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience as a Network Engineer, with a focus on designing and delivering technical implementation plans for client projects.
• Experience working closely with customers and internal teams to establish timelines, define expectations, and ensure project alignment from kickoff through completion.
• Ability to travel nationwide for network cutovers, leading multi-team efforts involving structured cabling, electrical replacements, and development of new network technologies.
• Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and supporting Fortinet networking equipment and cloud platform modules.
• Strong leadership, technical expertise, and clear communication skills to ensure smooth implementations with minimal downtime.

What We Offer: At Encore, we’re all about creating a culture where success is celebrated. We recognize that our work makes people’s lives safer, and we reward those who contribute to our growth. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive Salary: Compensation commensurate with your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.
• Purpose-Driven Work Environment: We believe in working smarter, not harder. You’ll be part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work.
• Flexible Dress Code: Upon joining, you’ll receive branded Encore gear and we believe in dressing for the objective, not the occasion. Most days, you can enjoy a casual work environment, but we’ll dress up when the situation calls for it.
• Innovative Culture: We encourage a culture of experimentation and improvement. You’ll have the freedom to express your ideas and be part of a company that is always looking to improve and grow.
• Tools for Success:Access to leading-edge web-based productivity tools.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through Blue Cross to keep you and your family healthy.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in our Fidelity 401(k) plan with a company match, helping you save for your future.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 to give you peace of mind.

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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