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# Senior Network Engineer in Lexington

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Lexington, KY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Application Firewall, Business Systems, Configuration Management, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Wireless Networks, Network Access Control, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-network-engineer-lexington-31292615

## About the Role

Qualified candidates should have extensive experience supporting enterprise network environments with strong expertise in routing and switching, firewall administration, VPN technologies, and overall network infrastructure operations. Candidates must also have hands-on experience with network automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices, including tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar automation frameworks used to streamline network deployment, configuration management, and operational support. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leveraging automation to improve consistency, scalability, and efficiency across complex network environments. In addition, candidates should possess strong troubleshooting capabilities, experience supporting cloud-connected networks, and a solid understanding of network security best practices. qualifications include a CCNP certification or equivalent experience, familiarity with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, and experience
participating in large-scale infrastructure modernization or transformation initiatives.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance a large-scale enterprise networking environment. This role will be responsible for the engineering, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure spanning corporate locations, data centers, cloud-connected environments, and wireless networks. The ideal candidate will play a key role in infrastructure refresh efforts, network performance optimization, and operational support while helping ensure the stability, scalability, and security of critical business systems. This position will also place a strong emphasis on network automation and modern infrastructure management practices to improve operational efficiency and consistency across the environment. Responsibilities include implementing network solutions, performing advanced troubleshooting, monitoring network performance, supporting security technologies, creating technical documentation, and partnering with cross-functional technology
teams on strategic infrastructure initiatives., This expected to be a 12 month contract engagement with the potential for extension. The position is based in Lexington, South Carolina and requires employees to work onsite at the client location. Candidates must be available to work in the office full-time, as remote and hybrid work arrangements are not being considered for this opportunity.


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