A Network Engineer or Architect designs and builds computer network systems, including software and hardware. Runs program and system tests, solves technical problems and maintains the network system. Designs and analyzes computer network models.
Gemma Services, located on a picturesque 36-acre campus in Plymouth Meeting, promotes safety and nonviolence while cultivating a caring environment in a diverse and inclusive environment. Gemma Services strives to create a community that promotes recovery from trauma for the children and families that we serve. The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, security, and optimization of the organization's network, cloud, and virtual infrastructure. This role provides hands-on technical leadership for Cisco networking technologies, Fortinet FortiGate security platforms, Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure, and Microsoft Azure cloud services. The position also supervises, mentors, and develops technical staff while ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of mission-critical systems across the organization.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible network engineering or infrastructure administration experience. Minimum of 2 years of technical leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience. Experience supporting enterprise multi-site network environments and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Experience with FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiAuthenticator. Experience with disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and high-availability infrastructure design. Experience managing vendors, telecom carriers, managed service providers, ISP relationships, and security partners. Technical Requirements Technology Area Required Experience Cisco Networking Cisco routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, VPN, routing, switching, and network troubleshooting.
Fortinet / Forti
Gate FortiGate firewall administration, firewall policies, VPNs, SD-WAN, security profiles, IPS, web filtering, firmware upgrades, logging, and rule reviews. FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer experience preferred. Microsoft Hyper-V Hyper-V host administration, virtual machine management, clustering, replication, storage configuration, backups, and performance tuning. Microsoft Azure Azure Virtual Networks, virtual machines, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, identity and security services, storage, backup, and hybrid cloud connectivity. Microsoft Infrastructure Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, identity management, and Microsoft 365/Entra ID familiarity.
Education :
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Fortinet
NSE 4, NSE 5, NSE
6, or equivalent Fortinet certification.
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Benefits include:
3 health insurance plans, 2 dental plans, educational assistance, a retirement plan with a match, fully paid life, short and long-term disability, generous PTO, personal holidays, and self-care activities for our employees. Come experience what it means to be part of an organization that strengthens children and families! Gemma is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HR@gemmaservices.org. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
