About this opportunity
Robert Half lists this Network Engineer opportunity in fairfield county, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Role
- Design, deploy, and support office, residential, and specialty connectivity solutions (fiber, cable, LTE/5G, satellite).
- Own internet redundancy, failover strategies, and performance monitoring.
- Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues across ISP, network, and on-site infrastructure layers.
- Ensure secure and consistent network standards across all properties.
- Additional duties as assigned
- Act as the IT/Connectivity lead for construction projects, from design review through cutover.
- Partner with construction managers, architects, and electricians on:
- Low-voltage design (IDF/MDF, conduits, pathways)
- Demarc placement and ISP handoffs
- Rack, UPS, and environmental requirements
- Review drawings, submittals, and site conditions to prevent downstream issues.
- Coordinate go-live readiness and final turnover to operations.
- Travel internationally and domestically to various residences/offices around the world.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, implement, and troubleshoot networks
- Design and support our network systems and infrastructure
- Configure and operate routers and switches
- Monitor network performance and make recommendations based on performance analysis
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related area
- 2 - 4 years' of experience with network administration in a Linux or Windows environment
- Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals
Who can apply
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