Network Engineer

Join our team and become a part of something bigger, a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is more than just a food bank. We champion healthier lifestyles and positively impact social and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone!    

As a Network Engineer you will oversee, design, and support the company’s infrastructure with a strong focus on network security, Azure Cloud, and Microsoft 365. Reporting to the Assistant Director of IT Infrastructure, this role encompasses advanced networking, server, and cloud technologies, supporting diverse initiatives across CFBNJ. This position requires proficiency in network configuration, security best practices, and enterprise application support, as well as experience working with or collaborating closely with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to ensure seamless service delivery and support.

What you’ll do in your role: 

• Design, deploy and maintain company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, firewalls, wi-fi access points and management, load balancers, network switches, UPS and other hardware
• Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves network problems, Network Monitoring
• Assist with Azure network monitoring, management and network centric solutions
• Monitor and maintain all levels of network security internally and externally
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks
• Provide formal corporate communications on changes that will impact existing services
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ: 

• Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 90 million nutritious meals across New Jersey and educated over 25,000 people about health and nutrition.  
• Balance: Generous time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization wide engagement days.  
• Financial Wellness: 401k with a 4% company match after 1 year.  
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision and wellness programs 
• Recognition and Certifications: learning opportunities, tuition and certificate reimbursement, and engagement with our reward and recognition program, Bonusly! 

What you’ll need to be successful in this role:  
  

• Experience: 5+ years in a network engineering role, with recent experience in cloud environments (Azure and AWS).
• Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications: Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE) required; Azure or security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator) preferred.
• Can develop and use scripts to automate common tasks and workflows, reducing manual interventions.
• Experience with Service request IT Service Management M ticketing system (ConnectWise, ServiceNow, ServiceDesk or others).
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams is a plus

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), justice involved, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.