Senior Network Engineer
3B Staffing LLC, Columbia, SC, United States
Senior Network Engineer
Location:
Columbia, SC ( Must be local to Columbia )
Req Type:
Dual Posting (Contract, potential extensions)
Work Arrangement:
Partial Onsite:
Required onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and as needed
On-Call Rotation:
Occasional Wednesday and Sunday nights
Interview Process:
1st Round: 30-minute Microsoft Teams
2nd Round: 90-minute onsite
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a job-related field
OR
Associate's degree + 2 years of job-related IT experience
OR
4 years of job-related IT experience in lieu of a degree
Work Experience
10+ years
of experience in
network engineering , infrastructure planning, or other related IT roles
C2 eligibility required
(U.S. Citizenship for government contract compliance)
Team Overview
Network Core Team
includes:
Platform Owner for Network
Technology Owners for Network Technologies
Senior Engineers/SMEs
NH-Facilities Technicians
The team supports:
Tier 3 network issue resolution
Infrastructure projects and upgrades
Technology ownership
Strategic communication with senior/executive leadership
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Lead network planning, architecture design, and engineering strategy
Conduct feasibility analysis and performance evaluation
Direct testing and establish standards for new or modified systems
Plan and evaluate complex network systems and recommend improvements
Support network security planning and implementation
Monitor network performance and proactively identify areas for improvement
Design and support disaster recovery operations
Evaluate and integrate new technologies to support long-term strategy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise network operations
Required Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of
network systems, protocols, and hardware/software
Proficiency in
high-level design, planning, and optimization
Ability to lead
enterprise-wide projects
and strategic initiatives
Knowledge of
emerging technologies
and how to apply them in an enterprise setting
Strong
communication skills , including the ability to explain complex issues to non-technical stakeholders
Understanding of
business systems and future-state IT strategy alignment
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Highly Preferred Experience
Enterprise-level Cisco Routing & Switching , including
Cisco ACI
Experience with
Ansible ,
Palo Alto , and/or
F5
12+ years working in infrastructure
etwork environments, covering:
Network design and architecture
Engineering and implementation
Preferred Certifications
CCNA
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCNP
- Cisco Certified Network Professional
CCIE
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
Location:
Columbia, SC ( Must be local to Columbia )
Req Type:
Dual Posting (Contract, potential extensions)
Work Arrangement:
Partial Onsite:
Required onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and as needed
On-Call Rotation:
Occasional Wednesday and Sunday nights
Interview Process:
1st Round: 30-minute Microsoft Teams
2nd Round: 90-minute onsite
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a job-related field
OR
Associate's degree + 2 years of job-related IT experience
OR
4 years of job-related IT experience in lieu of a degree
Work Experience
10+ years
of experience in
network engineering , infrastructure planning, or other related IT roles
C2 eligibility required
(U.S. Citizenship for government contract compliance)
Team Overview
Network Core Team
includes:
Platform Owner for Network
Technology Owners for Network Technologies
Senior Engineers/SMEs
NH-Facilities Technicians
The team supports:
Tier 3 network issue resolution
Infrastructure projects and upgrades
Technology ownership
Strategic communication with senior/executive leadership
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Lead network planning, architecture design, and engineering strategy
Conduct feasibility analysis and performance evaluation
Direct testing and establish standards for new or modified systems
Plan and evaluate complex network systems and recommend improvements
Support network security planning and implementation
Monitor network performance and proactively identify areas for improvement
Design and support disaster recovery operations
Evaluate and integrate new technologies to support long-term strategy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise network operations
Required Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of
network systems, protocols, and hardware/software
Proficiency in
high-level design, planning, and optimization
Ability to lead
enterprise-wide projects
and strategic initiatives
Knowledge of
emerging technologies
and how to apply them in an enterprise setting
Strong
communication skills , including the ability to explain complex issues to non-technical stakeholders
Understanding of
business systems and future-state IT strategy alignment
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Highly Preferred Experience
Enterprise-level Cisco Routing & Switching , including
Cisco ACI
Experience with
Ansible ,
Palo Alto , and/or
F5
12+ years working in infrastructure
etwork environments, covering:
Network design and architecture
Engineering and implementation
Preferred Certifications
CCNA
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCNP
- Cisco Certified Network Professional
CCIE
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert