Unisys · 1 day ago
Network Engineer - Onsite Albany, NY
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUnisys is a company that provides technology solutions and services. They are seeking a Network Engineer to provide support for network segments and applications, troubleshoot various network issues, and optimize performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Business DevelopmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsSoftware
Responsibilities
Provide Network Engineering support for all network segments and applications
Act as L1/2 escalation for P1/P2 incidents; lead triage, stabilization, and post-incident RCA with clear corrective actions
Troubleshoot routing, switching, wireless, firewall, load balancing, and VPN issues across multi-vendor environments
Optimize performance (QoS, congestion control, path selection) and reduce chronic incident recurrence
Own changes from design review through implementation and validation, aligning with ITSM/ITIL change control and documentation
Collaborate with InfoSec on risk assessments, hardening, and compensating controls
Manage and optimize connectivity to public cloud (Azure/AWS): ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, hybrid routing, private endpoints
Support SD-WAN, traffic steering, and cloud edge security integration
Maintain robust observability (SNMP, flow telemetry, synthetic tests, packet captures, logs, NPM/APM tools)
Utilize NPM tools (e.g., SolarWinds, ThousandEyes), packet capture (Wireshark), NetFlow/sFlow/IPFIX, syslog/SIEM – or similar tools
Build automation for configuration compliance and repeatable changes (e.g., Ansible/Netmiko/Python), including templating and guardrails
Author and maintain network standards, runbooks, validated configurations, and diagrams (as-built/target state)
Execute ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management) with precise records suitable for audits
Partner with OT, Lab IT, Manufacturing, Application, and Security teams to deliver solutions aligned to business and regulatory needs
Ability to rack/stack equipment and work in data center/lab/manufacturing areas with appropriate PPE
Work with cross-functional teams to design solutions for expanding connectivity while maintaining overall network performance and integrity
Qualification
Required
Provide Network Engineering support for all network segments and applications
Act as L1/2 escalation for P1/P2 incidents; lead triage, stabilization, and post-incident RCA with clear corrective actions
Troubleshoot routing, switching, wireless, firewall, load balancing, and VPN issues across multi-vendor environments
Optimize performance (QoS, congestion control, path selection) and reduce chronic incident recurrence
Own changes from design review through implementation and validation, aligning with ITSM/ITIL change control and documentation
Collaborate with InfoSec on risk assessments, hardening, and compensating controls
Manage and optimize connectivity to public cloud (Azure/AWS): ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, hybrid routing, private endpoints
Support SD-WAN, traffic steering, and cloud edge security integration
Maintain robust observability (SNMP, flow telemetry, synthetic tests, packet captures, logs, NPM/APM tools)
Utilize NPM tools (e.g., SolarWinds, ThousandEyes), packet capture (Wireshark), NetFlow/sFlow/IPFIX, syslog/SIEM – or similar tools
Build automation for configuration compliance and repeatable changes (e.g., Ansible/Netmiko/Python), including templating and guardrails
Author and maintain network standards, runbooks, validated configurations, and diagrams (as-built/target state)
Execute ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management) with precise records suitable for audits
Partner with OT, Lab IT, Manufacturing, Application, and Security teams to deliver solutions aligned to business and regulatory needs
Ability to rack/stack equipment and work in data center/lab/manufacturing areas with appropriate PPE
Work with cross-functional teams to design solutions for expanding connectivity while maintaining overall network performance and integrity
Experience: 2-4 years' relevant network experience and/or with network related certification(s) (e.g. CCNA) - desirable but not required
Routing/Switching: Knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP/VRRP, STP/RSTP/MST, MLAG/VPC, ECMP, multicast fundamentals
Technology: Experience with Cisco (Catalyst/Nexus/Meraki) required - Juniper, Arista; SD-Access; OT protocols and segmentation ae a plus
Knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Data Center: Experience with spine-leaf/fabric designs; familiarity with VXLAN/EVPN and L2/L3 overlays
Wireless/NAC: Enterprise WLAN (controllers, RF design, WPA2-Enterprise/802.1X), NAC (e.g., Cisco ISE), role-based access policies
SD-WAN: Policy-based path selection, application steering, HA design, integration with cloud edges
Load Balancing: F5/NGINX/AVI or equivalent for L4–L7 services, TLS offload, persistence, health monitors
Cloud Networking: Azure VNets, VNet peering, Private Link/ExpressRoute; AWS VPCs, TGW, Direct Connect; hybrid routing and security patterns
Experience with zero-trust network principles, micro-segmentation platforms, and certificate/PKI operations
Observability: Hands-on with NPM tools (e.g., SolarWinds, ThousandEyes), packet capture (Wireshark), NetFlow/sFlow/IPFIX, syslog/SIEM
Automation/Scripting: Practical experience with Ansible and Python for network tasks (templates, compliance checks, bulk updates)
Process: ITIL familiarity and disciplined change management in 24x7 production settings
Soft Skills: Clear communicator, calm under pressure, able to lead incidents and influence cross-functional teams
Company
Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. They provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.19B2025-06-16Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2020-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $485M
2010-01-19Acquired
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Mike Thomson
CEO & President
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