Sr. Network Engineer

Job Description Job Description AAC is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our clients Network Operations Center (NOC) team. This role will serve as a technical leader and trusted resource for network operations, providing advanced expertise in the design, administration, maintenance, security, and troubleshooting of a complex statewide network infrastructure. Reporting directly to the NOC Manager, this position requires a highly skilled professional capable of working independently, making critical technical decisions, and implementing solutions with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively across multiple technical teams while supporting mission-critical systems. Important: This is a fully onsite position. Remote work is not available.
Work Location & Travel Requirements
Primary work location: Columbia, SC area
Candidates must be residents of South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia and willing to relocate within 40 miles of Columbia, SC
Key Responsibilities
Configure, install, maintain, and upgrade network infrastructure components
Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise network environments
Support and maintain Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet/FortiGate, Meraki, Certes, Citrix NetScaler, and Trellix solutions
Diagnose and resolve complex networking and connectivity issues
Perform network analysis, architecture design, implementation, and support
Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and technical procedures
Implement cybersecurity best practices and ensure secure version compliance
Monitor network performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization
Troubleshoot and remediate issues within a complex voice-integrated infrastructure
Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and support multiple concurrent projects
Provide knowledge transfer, mentoring, and informal training to team members as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field OR
Four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
10+ years of experience with Cisco Firewalls
10+ years of experience with Cisco Routers
10+ years of experience with Cisco Switches
10+ years of experience with Cisco VPN technologies
10+ years of experience with Cisco Network Administration
5+ years of experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience with network monitoring and tracing tools
10+ years of experience in core network architecture
10+ years of experience with advanced routing, switching, and network troubleshooting
4+ years of experience supporting enterprise wireless networks
3+ years of experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure environments
Preferred Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Apply now with your updated resume highlighting relevant Cisco, Palo Alto, and enterprise network experience.
Company Description Advanced Automation Consulting, Inc., with our corporate office in Columbia, SC, is an IT Consulting Services firm focused on the long-term success of our clients and consultants. At AAC, we never lose our intense, passionate focus on the needs of our clients. We attract and retain the best and brightest consultants and provide them with support, training, and the project discipline to ensure the success of our clients and AAC.

We operate at the highest level of integrity at all times, strive to be the Best of the Best in all that we do, and we are the Best Value service provider to our clients. Company Description Advanced Automation Consulting, Inc., with our corporate office in Columbia, SC, is an IT Consulting Services firm focused on the long-term success of our clients and consultants. At AAC, we never lose our intense, passionate focus on the needs of our clients. We attract and retain the best and brightest consultants and provide them with support, training, and the project discipline to ensure the success of our clients and AAC. \r\n\r\nWe operate at the highest level of integrity at all times, strive to be the Best of the Best in all that we do, and we are the Best Value service provider to our clients.