Network Engineer

*SYSTEMTEC* is seeking a Network Engineer for a on-site opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. Candidate will provide hands-on support for enterprise network infrastructure in a large, complex environment, ensuring reliable wired and wireless connectivity, network performance, and security. This role will combine network operations, infrastructure deployment, troubleshooting, maintenance, and incident response in a fully onsite setting. *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. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience. * 2+ years of experience supporting enterprise network technologies, including switching, routing, wireless networking, and TCP/IP. * 2+ years of experience configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and Fortinet network equipment. * 2+ years of experience troubleshooting network connectivity, performance, and security issues using standard diagnostic methods and tools. * 2+ years of experience with network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and related security practices. * 2+ years of experience installing and supporting network infrastructure, including racking, stacking, cabling, configuration, and equipment testing. * Working knowledge of OSPF, BGP, VLANs, spanning tree, and high-availability network architectures. * Experience maintaining network documentation, diagrams, operational records, and technical procedures. * Must be a South Carolina resident or willing to relocate to South Carolina at personal expense before starting; ability to work fully onsite and participate in an on-call rotation is required. *Preferred Skills/Experience of the Network Engineer:* * Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or higher education network environments. * Experience administering and troubleshooting wireless networks in high-density environments. * Familiarity with NAC, multi-factor authentication, network monitoring, logging, and performance-management solutions. * Experience with network automation, scripting, or infrastructure-management tools such as Python, Ansible, or APIs. * Experience with network upgrades, migrations, and hardware lifecycle replacement projects. * Familiarity with ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes. * Networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS/JNCIP, ACNT, ACSA, ACMA, FCA, or FCP. *Responsibilities of the Network Engineer:* * Monitor, maintain, and support enterprise wired and wireless network infrastructure to promote availability, reliability, and optimal performance. * Install, configure, rack, stack, cable, test, and deploy network equipment as part of infrastructure implementation and field support activities. * Investigate and resolve network incidents through monitoring, analysis, configuration validation, equipment testing, and root-cause troubleshooting. * Perform upgrades, patching, configuration changes, performance improvements, and other scheduled maintenance while minimizing service interruptions. * Support network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and related security services, and assist with security incident response. * Maintain accurate network diagrams, technical documentation, incident records, and operational procedures while collaborating with engineering, security, infrastructure teams, vendors, and stakeholders. *Work Location:* Columbia, South Carolina — 100% onsite. Remote work is not available. Occasional after-hours maintenance and incident response may be required, including onsite response when necessary. *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*.\*\*\** Pay: Up to $45.00 per hour Work Location: In person