Communications Network Engineer

About the role

This position’s primary role is a Network Technician servicing a large‑scale enterprise network. You will be part of a team of Network Technicians and Engineers working with Cisco, Aruba, Brocade, Juniper, Riverbed, and McAfee network devices including routers, switches, access points, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), virtual private networks (VPN), and WAN accelerators. The role is a contract position based out of Gulfport, MS and requires full‑time onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain network devices at the site and work with NOC technicians and managers to troubleshoot outages and resolve network‑related issues.
• Create tickets for maintenance using HPE Service Manager.
• Understand, implement, and follow processes in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Perform escalation and additional tasks as directed.
• Take direction from the Regional Leader and Site Leaders.

Requirements

• Basic working knowledge in networking and IT with 2‑4+ years of experience in the IT field and basic networking knowledge.
• Basic skills to manage the execution of maintenance activities and network outages.
• Fundamental understanding of the OSI Model.
• Basic understanding of network devices such as servers, routers, switches, associated software tools, and cabling in a large LAN/MAN/BAN/WAN environment.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience working with wireless technologies, VPN, IPS, and WAN accelerators and associated technologies is highly desirable.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to obtain a Government Secret Security Clearance is required.

Skills

• Network engineering
• Router
• CCNA
• Cisco routers
• WAN
• Cisco switches
• Troubleshooting
• Switching
• Routing
• Infrastructure
• BGP
• CCNP
• LAN
• VPN
• Routers and switches

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 – $45.67 per hour.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)