Network Engineer

• Design, configure, implement, and optimize wired and wireless networks.
• Deploy and support switches, routers, wireless access points, controllers, firewalls, VPNs, and network security solutions.
• Rack, mount, and physically install network equipment, UPS systems, and related infrastructure.
• Organize, route, label, and dress network cabling in IDF/MDF closets, racks, and cabinets in a clean and professional manner.
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity, performance, routing, wireless, and security issues.
• Configure and manage firewall policies, VPN tunnels, NAT rules, security profiles, and access control policies.
• Support network authentication solutions including 802.1X, RADIUS, NAC, PKI, and certificate-based authentication.
• Perform wireless site surveys, predictive designs, validation surveys, and post-install assessments using Ekahau.
• Analyze RF environments and make recommendations for wireless performance, roaming, channel planning, and client connectivity.
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, implementation plans, procedures, and troubleshooting notes.
• Work directly with customers to understand requirements, communicate technical findings, and deliver professional solutions.
• Participate in project planning, implementation, cutovers, migrations, and post-project support.
• Stay current with manufacturer best practices, security standards, and emerging networking technologies.
• Travel to customer sites as required, including overnight travel.
• Perform off-hours, evening, weekend, or maintenance-window work as project needs require.

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Wireless network deployment projects?, The right candidate will have strong networking fundamentals, hands-on experience with enterprise switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, authentication, and security technologies, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a technical team., * Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking.

• Strong understanding of subnetting, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, trunking, STP/RSTP, routing, NAT, ACLs, QoS, and network segmentation.
• Experience configuring and supporting enterprise switches, routers, wireless access points, controllers, and firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with Juniper, Aruba/HPE, Extreme Networks, Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, Ubiquiti, or similar platforms.
• Firewall and VPN experience with platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, SonicWall, or similar solutions.
• Strong wireless networking knowledge, including RF fundamentals, channel planning, roaming behavior, authentication methods, wireless security, and client troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of network security best practices, including least privilege access, segmentation, secure management, logging, and hardening.
• Experience with 802.1X, RADIUS, NAC, certificate-based authentication, and identity-based access control.
• Familiarity with Aruba ClearPass, ExtremeControl/Extreme NAC, Cisco ISE, Microsoft NPS, or similar authentication platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS/NPS, SCCM, or endpoint management tools.
• Ability to rack, mount, and physically install networking equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points, UPS systems, and related infrastructure.
• Ability to organize, route, label, and dress network cabling in IDF/MDF closets, racks, and cabinets in a clean and professional manner.
• Understanding of basic rack layout, power requirements, UPS placement, cable management, patching, and equipment installation best practices.
• Ability to read and create network diagrams, scopes of work, project documentation, and implementation plans.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate issues across Layer 1 through Layer 7.
• Experience using common troubleshooting tools such as packet captures, Wireshark, ping, traceroute, logs, SNMP, syslog, and network monitoring platforms.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Preferred Experience

• Low-voltage cabling knowledge, including copper, fiber, patch panels, racks, IDFs/MDFs, labeling, testing, cable dressing, and physical equipment installation.
• Experience supporting VoIP environments, call quality troubleshooting, and QoS.
• Experience with IP cameras, access control, intercoms, paging, or physical security systems.
• Experience with network monitoring and management platforms.
• Experience with cloud-managed networking platforms.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, APIs, or configuration templates.
• Experience with public-sector, education, healthcare, or multi-site enterprise environments.
• Experience leading technical projects

Preferred Certifications

• CWNA
• CWNP certifications
• Aruba ACNT
• Aruba ACSP
• Aruba ACMP
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• Cisco CCNA or higher
• Juniper JNCIA or higher
• Fortinet NSE certifications
• Extreme Networks certifications
• Palo Alto certifications, * Ability to pass State of Tennessee TBI and Federal FBI background checks.
• Valid U.S. work authorization.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75%, including overnight travel.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, maintenance windows, and off-hours as needed.
• Commitment to ongoing training, professional development, and manufacturer certifications.
• Strong communication, documentation, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively with a technical team.

2.92.9 out of 5 stars Chattanooga, TN 37402 Hybrid work $60,000 - $100,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, * Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Training and certification opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of enterprise networking and security technologies.

If you are a Network Engineer who enjoys working with enterprise technologies, solving real-world customer challenges, and being part of a growing technical team, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today and join Central Technologies in delivering secure, reliable, high-performance network solutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Central Technologies is a leading provider of advanced networking, security, wireless, and infrastructure solutions for businesses, schools, and public-sector organizations. We design, deploy, secure, and support high-performance wired and wireless networks that keep our customers connected and operational.