Network & Data Architect
Job ID: LG15767114
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Location: Lancaster, PA
Pay Range: $65000.00 - $75000.00/YEAR
Job Type: Contract
Network Engineer
Location: Lancaster, PA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Experience Level: Up to 10–15 Years of Experience
Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Experience Level: Up to 10–15 Years of Experience
Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday
About the Opportunity
Abel Personnel is seeking a Network Engineer to support a mission-driven organization in Lancaster, PA. This role is designed for a candidate with up to 10–15 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and hybrid infrastructure who can step in immediately with minimal training.
The right candidate must be able to hit the ground running, manage and resolve issues across multiple locations, and serve as the primary escalation point for advanced networking and infrastructure problems. This position requires a strong communicator who excels under pressure and can move efficiently between priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain hybrid Azure/on-prem infrastructure supporting multiple sites.
- Own the full networking stack, including firewalls, switches, routers, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols, and segmentation.
- Diagnose and resolve infrastructure and network issues across various locations independently.
- Provide system administration support (Active Directory, IAM, Windows Server, Exchange, virtualization platforms).
- Lead advanced troubleshooting as the escalation point for IT, MSPs, vendors, and internal teams.
- Support and integrate with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and data/reporting systems in collaboration with BI and DevOps teams.
- Maintain system and network security, performance, documentation, and lifecycle management.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Up to 10–15 years of experience as a Network Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer.
- Hands-on expertise with Azure, hybrid cloud architectures, and on-prem integrations.
- Strong experience with:
- Firewalls
- Routers & switches
- VLANs, VPNs
- Routing & traffic flow
- Network segmentation
- Ability to support multiple locations and operate independently.
- Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, ETL, or data/reporting environments preferred.
- Excellent communication and ability to coordinate across BI, DevOps, leadership, vendors, and MSPs.
- Preferred Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, Azure Admin/Architect, Network+, Security+, Microsoft certifications.
- Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Network Engineering, or related field.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $70,000–$85,000 depending on experience
- Health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k)
- Stable, collaborative environment with modern technologies
- Fully onsite role supporting a mission-driven organization
About Abel Personnel
Abel Personnel has been providing workforce solutions for innovation for over 55 years, connecting IT professionals with top-tier employers across government, nonprofit, and commercial sectors.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet these qualifications and can step immediately into a senior, hands-on network engineering role supporting multiple locations are encouraged to apply.