Network Engineer - Buffalo, NY (hybrid) at Personal Computers Inc | Buffalo, NY, US | Rezi

Network Engineer - Buffalo, NY (hybrid) at Personal Computers Inc

Network Engineer - Buffalo, NY (hybrid)

Personal Computers Inc · Buffalo, NY, US

1 months ago

Network Engineer - Buffalo, NY (hybrid)

Personal Computers Inc · Buffalo, NY, US

a month ago
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About the Role

PCI is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our Technical Operations team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and improving network environments within a multi-tenant managed services model, requiring a strong technical foundation and a builder mindset to create scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing LAN, WAN, wireless, segmentation, and hybrid-cloud network solutions
  • Supporting and optimizing firewalls, switches, wireless platforms, VPNs, and secure remote access tools
  • Troubleshooting network performance issues including routing, DNS, latency, and packet loss
  • Managing escalated incidents and driving issues through resolution with clear communication
  • Developing network standards, templates, runbooks, and documentation
  • Supporting onboarding, infrastructure changes, upgrades, lifecycle planning, and long-term supportability
  • Partnering with internal teams and clients to align technical solutions with business needs
  • Identifying opportunities to improve existing environments and drive standardization
  • Participating in a rotating after-hours support and maintenance schedule

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, wireless, and firewall concepts
  • Experience with network security platforms and standard firewall technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Sophos)
  • Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and own issues through completion
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and client-facing skills
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent practical expertise
  • Experience designing, implementing, and supporting network solutions across multiple client environments, ideally in an MSP or fast-paced service model
  • Experience with Azure networking, VPN Gateway, and hybrid connectivity
  • Familiarity with monitoring and visibility tools such as Auvik
  • Exposure to Microsoft 365 and hybrid identity environments
  • Experience with scripting, automation, APIs, or templating to improve repeatability and scale
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
  • You take ownership and follow through
  • You think beyond one-off fixes and build for scale
  • You communicate proactively and professionally
  • You enjoy learning new technologies and applying them in practical ways
  • You balance standards with flexibility while keeping supportability and client outcomes in focus
  • Reliable high-speed internet and a smartphone are required for authentication and on-call support

Skills

  • Network design
  • Network implementation
  • Network support
  • Network optimization
  • LAN
  • WAN
  • Wireless networking
  • Network segmentation
  • Hybrid-cloud networking
  • Firewall management
  • Switch management
  • Wireless platform management
  • VPN
  • Secure remote access
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Routing
  • DNS
  • Latency analysis
  • Packet loss analysis
  • Incident management
  • Technical documentation
  • Client relations
  • TCP/IP
  • DHCP
  • VLANs
  • Palo Alto
  • Sophos
  • CCNA
  • CCNP
  • PCNSE
  • Azure Network Engineer Associate
  • Azure networking
  • VPN Gateway
  • Hybrid connectivity
  • Auvik
  • Microsoft 365
  • Hybrid identity
  • Scripting
  • Automation
  • APIs
  • Templating

Location

  • Buffalo, NY

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Experienced

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Salary/Compensations

  • $85,000 - $110,000

About the Company

  • PCI is Western New York’s leading information technology service provider.
  • For over 40 years, PCI has focused on core client relationships, controlled growth, and IT infrastructure support services.
  • Clients leverage PCI's IT and industry expertise across cloud computing, IT-as-a-Service, IT security, and service desk support.
  • PCI's mission is to provide certainty in an uncertain world—enabling employees and clients to sleep better at night.