Network Engineer

Position: Network Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Montgomery AL (Onsite from Day 1)

Special Requirement:

• Candidate will work 100% in Montgomery AL
• Need Local Candidates only

Certification

• • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher (e.g., CCNP, CCIE).
  • CompTIA Network+ or Security+.

Job Description:

The Network Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering network support services to multiple law enforcement agencies. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and improving complex network systems, solving difficult issues across various technologies, and executing network upgrades and migrations. The engineer must also communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex network systems.
• Solve advanced networking issues across multiple technologies.
• Execute network upgrades and migrations.
• Analyze and diagnose challenging networking problems.
• Review and improve complex network designs.
• Identify and resolve compatibility issues within the services platform.
• Communicate key concepts and deliverables to diverse audiences.

Required Skills

• Experience with medium to high complexity network planning, configuration, and optimization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent coordination and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to coach junior technical staff.
• Capable of explaining network concepts to technical and non-technical users.

Work Experience

• Minimum: 10+ years in IT, network security, design, maintenance, and support.
• Expertise in:
  • Network Design & Architecture: LAN, WAN, cloud networking.
  • Routing & Switching: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP; T1, MPLS; Cisco, Meraki.
  • Security: Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, security policies.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Tools like Prime, WUG.
  • 10 years with Network Design & Architecture: LAN, WAN, cloud networking.
  • 10 years with Routing & Switching: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP; T1, MPLS; Cisco, Meraki.
  • 
    10 years with Security: Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, security policies.
  • 
    10 years with Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Tools like Prime, WUG.

Education & Training

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Network Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent professional certifications or extensive experience may substitute.

Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher (e.g., CCNP, CCIE).
• CompTIA Network+ or Security+.

Additional Information

• Potential transition to a full-time state position after a 12-month extension.
• Must meet state employment requirements.
• No sponsorship available.
• Onboarding expected within 2 3 weeks.
• Initial screening via phone; final interviews in-person preferred.
• No travel or relocation reimbursement.
• Regular hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Remote work allowed when necessary; primarily office-based.