Senior Network Engineer

We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to serve as the client's senior technical resource for enterprise network architecture, engineering, and modernization initiatives.

About the role

This individual will design, implement, and optimize large-scale network infrastructure across campus, data center, cloud, wired, and wireless environments while supporting the long-term vision for the client's Enterprise Data Network (EDN). The role requires expertise in advanced routing and switching, network security technologies, infrastructure modernization, and network automation to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and implement enterprise network infrastructure solutions across campus, data center, cloud, wired, and wireless environments
• Develop scalable and resilient network architectures that align with institutional business and technology objectives
• Lead network modernization initiatives, including remediation of aging infrastructure and lifecycle planning efforts
• Design and support network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, Network Access Control (NAC), and security policies
• Develop and maintain network automation and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Python
• Monitor network health, capacity, performance, and operational metrics to improve reliability and service delivery
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, incident response, and Tier III support for complex network issues
• Create and maintain network architecture documentation, standards, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Collaborate with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Services, Facilities Planning, vendors, and other stakeholders on critical infrastructure initiatives

Requirements

• Advanced Routing & Switching Experience: Proven experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise routing and switching environments in large, complex network infrastructures
• Network Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code Experience: Hands-on experience developing and maintaining network automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar orchestration platforms
• Network Security Infrastructure Experience: Experience implementing and supporting firewalls, VPNs, Network Access Control (NAC), and network security policies within enterprise environments
• Enterprise Network Architecture & Modernization Experience: Experience leading enterprise network design, infrastructure upgrades, and modernization initiatives to improve resiliency, scalability, and operational performance

Qualifications

• Cloud Networking Experience: Experience designing and supporting networking within AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments (preferred)
• Cisco Enterprise Networking Experience: Experience supporting Cisco enterprise networking technologies, including software-defined networking (SDN) environments (preferred)
• CCNP Certification (preferred)

Schedule

This is a 9-12 month contract opportunity with the possibility of extension. This is a fully onsite position in Columbia, SC.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the 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)