Network Engineer

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - Long Term

Skills

DNS
dhcp
CCNP
Splunk
Python
ansible
Solarwinds
VPN
VLANs
TCP/IP
JNCIP

Job Details

We are looking to fill a long-term Contract role as Network Engineer

Mode of Interview: In Person/ Webcam

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Work Location: Columbia, SC

Shift: EST

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be substituted.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive, hands-on experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator in an enterprise environment (supporting 1,000+ users).
  • Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco/Juniper networking equipment and operating systems.
  • Protocols: In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
  • Security: Proven experience administering enterprise firewalls (VPN setup, NAT, security policies).
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certifications: Active industry certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP, or relevant advanced security certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer).
  • Industry Experience: Previous experience working within a state, federal, or public sector environment, ideally in healthcare (DPH) or highly regulated industries.
  • Wireless: Experience with enterprise wireless controller systems and high-density Wi-Fi deployment.
  • Automation: Familiarity with network automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible).

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