IT Engineer
CFS
New York, NY
IT Engineer (Networking Focus)
Job Title: IT Engineer (Networking)
Location: Manhattan, NY (on-site) with regular local travel
Compensation:$65,000 – $70,000 (based on experience)
Hours: Full-Time — ~35 hours/week
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm
About the Role
A New York–based organization is seeking a hands-on IT Engineer with strong networking experience to support and stabilize infrastructure across multiple local sites. This position handles real-time troubleshooting, switching and wireless support, and backend work with systems such as Ubiquiti, Cisco, and HP. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex, real-world networking challenges.
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose and resolve network outages (switches, access points, cabling, firewalls)
- Install and manage access points and wireless equipment across diverse buildings
- Perform backend administration in Ubiquiti/Cisco/HP platforms
- Determine when to escalate to an MSP and provide context for quicker issue resolution
- Conduct site visits across multiple boroughs for hands-on triage and stabilization
- Maintain documentation, inventory, diagrams, and configuration notes
- Participate in network upgrades, segmentation efforts, equipment replacements, and other improvement projects
What You Bring
- 3–4+ years of networking experience
- Hands-on skills with Ubiquiti, Cisco, or HP switching and wireless
- Strong understanding of cabling, AP placement, and multi-site support
- Ability to communicate clearly and document work thoroughly
- Comfort traveling across NYC sites and working onsite daily
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with technical teams
Bonus Points
- Experience with multi-location environments (schools, distributed offices, or similar)
- Exposure to MDM platforms (Intune, ABM)
- Familiarity with ISP/vendor coordination
- Experience supporting both managed and unmanaged networks
Why This Role
- High-impact work stabilizing essential infrastructure
- Autonomy and hands-on engineering, not just ticket routing
- Opportunity to shape standards and influence modernization
- Clear path to a permanent offer
- Highly dynamic, real-world technical environment
MaxSalary: USD70000
MinSalary: USD65000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.