IT Network Engineer III

Job Title : IT Network Engineer III

Location: Charlotte NC/Corning NY (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months possible extension

** DOR/ITAR Required - This is an DOD/ITAR facility.

Travel Requirement: Potential travel of up to 30%, which may include international destinations. During critical projects may be higher.

Top Required Skills:

• Advanced routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, Cisco & Arista)
• Network automation & Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, APIs, Terraform)
• Wireless network engineering (MIST preferred)

Must-Have Skills:

• Advanced expertise in enterprise routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista switching platforms
• Deep understanding of LAN and SD-WAN architectures
• Network automation using Ansible, Python, RESTful APIs, and IaC principles
• Wireless network design and management (enterprise-grade)
• Strong troubleshooting, optimization, and performance tuning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional and global teams
• Experience supporting production networks and participating in on-call rotations

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Hands-on experience with MIST wireless solutions
• Cloud and hybrid networking experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Arista certifications (ACE L5 or higher)
• CCNP or equivalent networking certifications
• Manufacturing or OT (Operational Technology) network experience
• Financial acumen for budgeting, cost analysis, and vendor management

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design, implement, and optimize advanced network architectures using Cisco, Arista, and MIST platforms
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise routing and switching environments
• Architect, deploy, and manage wireless network infrastructure with a focus on performance and reliability
• Develop and maintain network automation workflows using Ansible, Terraform, APIs, and scripting tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network solutions with business objectives
• Create and maintain network documentation, standards, and operating procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Senior Network Engineer
• Strong experience in enterprise network design, deployment, and operations
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in fast-paced environments
• Willingness to participate in on-call support rotation

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