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Network Engineer - Project Lead with Min 2yrs exp (Webcam Interview) (ONSITE_only local to South Carolina)

NextGen Solutions CorporationColumbia, SC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 25 Aug 2026

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Columbia, SC, United States
Posted
21 hours ago
TCP/IPAnsiblePython

Job Description

Please note that this position is with our direct client "
We are looking for Network Engineer - Project Lead (Min 2+yrs Exp) FULLY ONSITE (Webcam Interview)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIRECT CLIENT Position
Number of positions: 3
Length: 12Months +
Work Address: South Carolina 29208
Immediate Interviews Webcam Interview
looking for (3) Network Engineer - Project Leads
Work Location: Role is fully onsite
Candidate location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.
Position title: Network Engineer- Project Lead
No. of Openings: 3
Scope of the project: Daily network engineering operations
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Network Operations and Infrastructure Support
Monitor, maintain, and support enterprise wired and wireless network infrastructure,
including switching, routing, and connectivity services across campus environments
to ensure availability, reliability, and performance. Perform field installation and
deployment of network equipment, including configuring, racking, stacking, cabling,
and testing switches.
Incident Response and Problem Resolution
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues through monitoring, analysis,
and root cause investigation. Investigate and resolve network incidents through
remote analysis and field-based troubleshooting, including testing network
equipment, validating configurations, and coordinating repairs to maintain service
availability. Escalate complex issues as appropriate and participate in on-call support
activities to ensure continuity of services.
Network Maintenance and Service Improvement
Perform routine maintenance activities, including system upgrades, patching,
configuration changes, and performance optimization efforts while minimizing service
interruptions and adhering to operational best practices.
Documentation, Collaboration, and Customer Support
Maintain accurate operational documentation, network diagrams, incident records,
and runbooks. Collaborate with network engineering and architecture, security,
infrastructure teams, vendors, and stakeholders to support reliable technology
services and communicate technical information effectively.
Network Security and Access Services Administration
Support and maintain network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and
related security controls. Assist with troubleshooting and responding to security-
related incidents in accordance with established procedures and standards
Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
  • 2+ years of experience with enterprise network technologies, including switching, routing, wireless networking, and TCP/IP protocols.
  • 2+ years of experience configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, AND Fortinet network devices.
  • 2+ years of experience diagnosing and resolving network connectivity, performance, and security-related issues using standard troubleshooting methodologies and tools.
  • 2+ years of experience with network security, including firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and security best practices.
  • 2+ years of experience installing, configuring, and supporting network infrastructure equipment, including field deployment activities such as racking, stacking, cabling, and testing.
  • 2+ years of experience maintaining technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational records.
  • 2+ years of experience with routing protocols and technologies such as OSPF, BGP, VLANs, spanning tree, and high-availability architectures.
Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or higher education network environments. Experience with wireless network administration and troubleshooting in dense-user environments.
  • Experience supporting network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, network access control (NAC), and multi-factor authentication solutions.
  • Familiarity with network monitoring, logging, and performance management tools.
  • Experience with network automation, scripting, or infrastructure management tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, APIs).
  • Experience performing network upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle replacement projects. Experience working in ITIL-based operational environments, including incident, problem, and change management processes.
Required Education/Certifications:
Requires a bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Education/Certifications:
CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS/JNCIP, ACNT, ACSA, ACMA, FCA, FCP
Additional Skills/Requirements:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical information effectively and work collaboratively with technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond effectively in a fast- paced operational environment.
  • Experience mentoring junior technical staff and providing technical leadership during operational incidents.
Interview process: 1 round virtual
Required/Desired Skills
Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.
Skill Matrix
Experience with Business workflow processes
Required / Desired
Amount of Experience
Years of Expe Years rience
2+ years of experience with enterprise network technologies, including switching, routing, wireless networking, and TCP/IP protocols.
Required
2
Years
2+ years of experience configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, AND Fortinet network devices.
Required
2
Years
2+ years of experience diagnosing and resolving network connectivity, performance, and security-related issues using standard troubleshooting methodologies and tools
Required
2
Years
2+ years of experience with network security, including firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and security best practices
Required
2
Years
2+ years of experience installing, configuring, and supporting network infrastructure equipment, including field deployment activities such as racking, stacking, cabling, and testing.
Required
2
Years
2+ years of experience maintaining technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational records
Preferred
2
Years
2+ years of experience with routing protocols and technologies such as OSPF, BGP, VLANs, spanning tree, and high-availability architectures.
Required
2
Years
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or higher education network environments.
Preferred
Experience with wireless network administration and troubleshooting in dense-user environments.
Preferred
Experience supporting network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, network access control (NAC), and multi-factor authentication solutions.
Preferred
Familiarity with network monitoring, logging, and performance management tools.
Preferred
Experience with network automation, scripting, or infrastructure management tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, APIs).
Preferred
Experience performing network upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle replacement projects.
Preferred
Experience working in ITIL-based operational environments, including incident, problem, and change management processes.
Preferred
Any of the following certifications: CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS/JNCIP, ACNT, ACSA, ACMA, FCA, FCP
Preferred

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