20224 - Network Engineer II

20224 - Network Engineer II
Location: Savannah, GA

Company Overview :
Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA) is the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge IT services and support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis.
HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you’ll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group.
At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today’s fast-evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top-quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai’s Global Headquarters and North American operations.
If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world-class company, Hyundai AutoEver America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that’s driving the future of automotive innovation.
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Role Overview:
The Network Engineer II plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of the organization’s network infrastructure. This position is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of LAN, WAN, and wireless environments. Working closely with cross-functional IT teams, the Network Engineer II troubleshoots network issues, optimizes performance, and helps implement scalable solutions that align with business needs. The role requires balancing technical requirements with operational priorities while maintaining a secure and resilient network environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Network Design & Implementation: Assist in designing, configuring, and deploying LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and VLANs.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor network performance, identify and resolve connectivity, latency, and security issues, and ensure minimal downtime and optimal user experience.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain network security controls (e.g., firewalls, IDS, access controls) and ensure adherence to change management and security policies.
• Infrastructure Management & Support: Maintain network hardware, communication circuits, and asset inventory, while supporting disaster recovery, backup, and restoration processes.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Partner with IT teams to evaluate new technologies, support capacity planning, document configurations, and provide guidance to junior team members.

Scope:

• Network Operations & Maintenance: Configure, install, and maintain network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers) to ensure reliable performance.
• Troubleshooting & Incident Response: Diagnose and resolve connectivity, latency, and outage issues, minimizing downtime and preventing recurrence.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor network health and traffic to identify bottlenecks and optimize performance proactively.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and support network security controls, participate in audits, and ensure adherence to security and change management processes.
• Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain accurate network documentation and work cross-functionally to support integration, projects, and issue resolution.
• Continuous Improvement & Planning: Support capacity planning, evaluate new technologies, and share knowledge to enhance team capabilities and network efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

 

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer in enterprise or mid-sized environments.
• Networking Fundamentals: Strong understanding of core networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching).
• Hardware & Configuration Expertise: Proven ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot network equipment (e.g., Cisco or similar vendors).
• Tools & Monitoring: Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Cisco IOS, WLC, ACS, or similar platforms).
• Certifications: CCNA (Routing & Switching) required.
• Problem Solving & Communication: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field.
• Additional Certifications: CCNA Wireless, CCNA Voice, Network+, or equivalent certifications.
• Advanced Technologies: Experience with WiFi-6, 5G networking, or modern wireless solutions.
• Security Knowledge: Familiarity with network security principles and best practices (firewalls, access control, segmentation).

Salary range: $70,000 - $99,200
In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a fantastic benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental coverage, generous PTO, education assistance, and annual merit increase eligibility in a growth-focused work environment. 

Team Culture:  
The Network Engineering team operates in a collaborative, fast-paced, and solutions-oriented environment focused on delivering reliable and secure network services. Team members are encouraged to take ownership, work cross-functionally, and continuously improve systems and processes. The culture values technical excellence, accountability, and adaptability, ensuring the team can effectively support evolving business and technology needs.

 

• Collaborative & Team-Focused: Strong partnership across IT teams, fostering open communication and shared problem-solving.
• Reliability & Accountability: Emphasis on ownership, responsiveness, and delivering stable, high-performing network services.
• Continuous Learning & Innovation: Encourages staying current with emerging technologies and improving processes to enhance efficiency.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Focus on anticipating issues, optimizing performance, and minimizing disruptions through forward-thinking approaches.

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.