Network Engineer

For more than 65 years, HEICO Corporation has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's high energy culture focuses our Team Members' on providing high quality products and services to our customer base. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform at their best. For four consecutive years, Forbes Magazine ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies." HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, paid vacation and holidays, an excellent 401K plan with company match, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance

Role: Responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining network infrastructure to support data, voice, video, and wireless services. Provides hands-on support for routers, switches, firewalls, VMWare NSX, and load balancers while optimizing network performance and security.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

 

• Network Design & Maintenance
• Configure and manage LAN/WAN environments, VLANs, VPNs, and subnetting.
• Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, access points).
• Implement and manage Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN solutions.
• Maintain fiber switches and associated infrastructure.
• Optimize network performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, and proactive upgrades.

 

• Security & Compliance
• Configure and maintain firewalls (Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Enforce IT security policies, including access controls and 802.1X authentication.
• Conduct network security audits and vulnerability assessments.

 

• Wireless & Cloud Networking
• Manage Cisco Meraki wireless access points.
• Ensure secure and efficient wireless connectivity.
• Work with virtualized networking environments (VMware NSX, vCenter).

 

• Support & Documentation
• Provide technical support and incident response within SLA guidelines.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.

 

• Telecom Support

• Provide technical support for Unified Cisco Call Manager (UCCM, UCaaS).
• Proficient in voice and related technology.
• Troubleshooting circuits and ISP related issues.

Qualifications

 

Education:

• Associate’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering required; Bachelor’s preferred.

 

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a fast paced and dynamic technical support environment or equivalent with a combination of education and experience.

 

Certifications:

• Required: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Preferred: Check Point Certified Admin (CCSA), or other relevant certifications.

 

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in routing, switching (L2/L3), and network security.
• Proficiency in fiber infrastructure and load balancers.
• Experience with Cisco platforms (ISE, VoIP, Meraki).
• Knowledge of network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, LiveAction).
• Understanding of SD-WAN, cloud networking, and virtualization.

 

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, time management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to document procedures and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

 

Physical Demands & Work Environment: