Network Engineer - Project Leads

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: US Citizen 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).