Network Engineer
Location: Clayton, NC
Work Arrangement: Onsite, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support network infrastructure design, deployment, and implementation for manufacturing facility projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with enterprise Cisco networks, network equipment installation, and troubleshooting in a production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support network design, builds, provisioning, and implementation.
- Perform rack-and-stack, network cabling, installation, and configuration of routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity and infrastructure issues.
- Collaborate with IT architects, application specialists, quality teams, and business stakeholders.
- Follow applicable network standards, security requirements, and site safety procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Approximately 5 years of experience in network infrastructure or technical services.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise Cisco networking equipment.
- Strong knowledge of routing, switching, wireless, VPN, MPLS, TCP/IP, DNS, and SNMP.
- Experience with network implementation planning and troubleshooting.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment and lift equipment weighing up to 33 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- CCNA or CCNP certification.
- Familiarity with SolarWinds and AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer/FireFlow.
- Knowledge of NIST standards, network infrastructure requirements, and GxP/pharmaceutical industry compliance.