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Network Engineer - Project Leads

Columbia, SC, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Contract W2

Contract Corp To Corp

6 Months

Travel Required

On-site

$63 - $72/hr

Stellar Professionals LLC

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Job Details

Skills

Network
Cisco
Juniper
Aruba
Fortinet
OSPF
BGP
VLANS

Summary

We are seeking Network Engineer - Project Leads to deliver hands-on enterprise infrastructure, operational support, and network deployments.

Position Details

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Location: Columbia, SC (Must be an SC resident or relocate prior to start)
Interview Process: Virtual (1–2 Rounds)
Work Authorization: or Legal Permanent Resident

The Crux of the Position

You will drive enterprise network health through field installation and remote analysis. Core duties involve hands-on equipment deployment (racking, stacking, cabling), configuring switches, and resolving complex wired, wireless, and security incidents.

Core Required Skills (2+ Years Minimum)

Multi-Vendor Stack: Active hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and Fortinet devices.
Routing & Switching: OSPF, BGP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, TCP/IP, and high-availability design.
Field & Infrastructure Operations: Physical deployment, switch configuration, cabling, racking/stacking, and hardware testing.
Network Security: Administration of Firewalls, VPNs, and Network Access Controls (NAC).
Incident Response & Maintenance: Root-cause troubleshooting, system upgrades, patch management, and on-call rotation support.

Education & Preferred Certifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent technical work experience.
Preferred Certs: CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS/JNCIP, ACNT, ACSA, ACMA, FCA, or FCP.

Nice-to-Have Experience

Supporting high-density wireless or higher education environments.
Network automation using Python, Ansible, or APIs.
ITIL framework familiarity (Incident, Problem, and Change Management).

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91138038
Position Id: 12030-13875-1787672757
Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About Stellar Professionals LLC

Stellar Professionals LLC stands out in the industry, offering a distinctive fusion of over 15 years of seasoned Staffing professionals and a vibrant community of over 150,000 LinkedIn followers. Our AGILE Staffing services are tailored to assist businesses in finding the ideal talent for their projects. In contrast, our Client Acquisition Services are focused on securing more public/private sector projects. Our disruptive approach to staffing and business consulting, encapsulated in our motto 'Agility and Excellence,' truly sets us apart. Contact us today to explore how we can transform your business. Stellar Professionals has a proven track record of success, offering comprehensive capabilities and profound industry knowledge to help you tackle your organization's most intricate issues.

Since our establishment, we have consistently broadened our client base, with a burgeoning roster of returning and new clients each year. This steady expansion is a testament to the value and caliber of our services, instilling unwavering confidence in our potential clients. Many remarkable people want to do something significant but different. With over 15 years of experience in the Talent Acquisition and Staffing industry, we found that Staffing agencies spend a lot of money on Business Development and recruitment activities with low ROI. Therefore, we at Stellar Professionals LLC develop an innovative, cost-effective solution to help you build great Business partnerships and increase revenue.

Stellar Professionals LLC is currently accepting resumes for a variety of positions. Please review the database of positions that we are seeking to fill and contact us for additional information about any specific opportunity.

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