Network Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to spearhead operations, configuration, and troubleshooting for a complex, multi-vendor statewide network infrastructure.

Location: Blythewood, SC

Work Arrangement: 100% Fully Onsite (37.5 hours/week + on-call rotation)

Travel: Requires local travel to field offices (Valid Driver's License required; fleet vehicle provided)

Interview Process: 2 Rounds (Candidate must be prepared to interview onsite)

Candidate Eligibility Requirements

• Current Residency: Must currently reside in SC, NC, or GA.
• Relocation: Must be willing to relocate within 40 miles of Blythewood, SC prior to start date at your own expense.
• Education: Bachelor's degree OR 4 additional years of relevant experience.

Core Technical Skills Required

Cisco Expertise (10+ Years Required):

• Cisco Firewalls, Routers, and Switches
• Cisco VPN & Core Administration

Palo Alto Security (Required):

• 5+ Years: Palo Alto Firewalls
• 2+ Years: Palo Alto XDR

Highly Desired (Preferred) Skills:

• 10+ years in Core Network Architecture & Advanced Routing/Switching
• 10+ years using network monitoring and tracing tools
• Experience with Wireless Networks (4+ years) and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure (3+ years)
• Certifications: CCNA or CCNP highly preferred.
• Exposure to Fortinet/FortiGate, Certes, Citrix NetScaler, or Trellix is a major plus.

Key Responsibilities in this Position

• Act as the senior technical point of reference for the Network Operations Center (NOC) team.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and remediate complex issues in a voice-integrated network environment.
• Proactively monitor network performance, optimize connectivity, and maintain network documentation/diagrams with little to no supervision.