20222 - Network Engineer IILocation: Savannah, GARole Overview:We are seeking a talented and motivated
Network Engineer II to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's network infrastructure to ensure high performance, reliability, and security. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex network issues, contribute to architectural decisions, and support evolving business needs. This position requires a balance of technical expertise and business awareness, with the ability to evaluate network changes against organizational priorities and effectively communicate recommendations to leadership.
Key Responsibilities:- Design & Support Network Infrastructure:
Assist in the design, configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of LAN, WAN, wireless, and voice/data networks, including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and VLANs. - Monitor, Troubleshoot & Optimize Performance:
Analyze and resolve network performance issues (latency, connectivity, security), ensure optimal uptime, and provide timely resolution of incidents and service disruptions. - Implement Security & Best Practices:
Collaborate with security teams to enforce network security measures (firewalls, IDS/IPS, access controls) and ensure compliance with change management and operational procedures. - Drive Network Operations & Growth:
Participate in capacity planning, network expansion, disaster recovery, backup/restore activities, and evaluation of new technologies to support scalability and business continuity. - Documentation, Collaboration & Support:
Maintain accurate network documentation and asset inventory, support cross-functional teams and junior staff, and communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and management.
Scope Indicator:- Network Operations & Maintenance: Configure, install, and maintain network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers); ensure reliability through updates and patching.
- Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Performance: Proactively monitor network health, analyze traffic patterns, and resolve connectivity, latency, and downtime issues.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and support network security controls, participate in audits, and follow change management processes.
- Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain accurate network documentation and work cross-functionally to support integration and issue resolution.
- Projects, Growth & Innovation: Support network upgrades, capacity planning, and adoption of new technologies to meet evolving business needs.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise environments.
- Strong expertise in networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing/switching).
- Proven experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices (Cisco required; Juniper or other vendors a plus).
- Required certification: CCNA (Routing & Switching).
- Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and communicate effectively across teams.
Preferred Qualifications: - Additional certifications such as CCNA Wireless, CCNA Voice, Network+, or equivalent.
- Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Cisco IOS, ACS, WLC, WCS, MARS, Stealthwatch).
- Exposure to WiFi 6 and/or 5G network technologies.
- Familiarity with network security concepts, tools, and best practices.
Salary range: $80,000 - $99,600In 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:Our team fosters a collaborative, solutions-driven environment where technical expertise and business impact go hand in hand. We value proactive problem-solving, continuous learning, and strong communication, empowering engineers to take ownership of network performance, security, and innovation while working closely with cross-functional partners.
- Collaborative & Cross-Functional:
Work closely with security, systems, and development teams to solve complex challenges and deliver reliable network solutions. - Ownership & Accountability:
Engineers are trusted to take initiative, drive resolutions, and balance technical decisions with business priorities. - Continuous Improvement Mindset:
Encourages learning new technologies, refining processes, and adopting best practices to enhance performance and scalability. - High-Impact, Fast-Paced Environment:
Focus on responsiveness, uptime, and delivering reliable infrastructure in a dynamic, mission-critical setting.
