Network Engineer

*SYSTEMTEC* is seeking a *Network Engineer *for a hybrid opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. Candidate will design, implement, and maintain enterprise VMware infrastructure to support reliable, secure, and high-performing server environments. This role will collaborate with application, networking, and security teams to develop virtualization solutions, support disaster recovery initiatives, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and maintain technical documentation. *Required Qualifications of the Network Engineer:*

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
• 13+ years of professional IT experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working in federal, state, or local government environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on VMware ESX administration experience.
• 8+ years of enterprise IT experience, including troubleshooting VMware and Storage Area Network (SAN) issues.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification or at least 5 additional years of VMware experience in lieu of certification.
• Experience with infrastructure capacity planning using technical analysis and research.
• Strong skills in implementing, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise server infrastructure.
• Ability to participate in a shared 24/7 on-call rotation.

*Preferred Skills/Experience of the Network Engineer:*

• Experience in environments governed by NIST standards, PCI requirements, or IRS Publication 1075.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, network hardware, and networking protocols.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019.
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring, security practices, disaster recovery, and failover operations.
• Experience developing technical design documents, deployment specifications, and support procedures.

*Responsibilities of the Network Engineer:*

• Design, deploy, configure, upgrade, and maintain VMware solutions and associated enterprise server infrastructure.
• Collaborate with application, networking, and infrastructure teams to assess technical needs and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and security while identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, virtualization, and storage issues; develop workarounds and coordinate escalations when necessary.
• Document infrastructure designs, deployment configurations, and operational procedures while supporting disaster recovery and failover activities.
• Manage competing priorities, maintain accurate service records, communicate status updates to stakeholders, and follow established information security policies.

*Work Location:* Columbia, South Carolina 29210.Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week. *Compensation / Benefits:* Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match. ****Please note: *SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey*.****