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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** StaffRight Associates
- **Location:** Mount Pleasant, SC, United States
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Address Resolution Protocols, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Ethernet, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Peering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Fortinet, Network Server, Citrix Netscaler
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/106a3d2b-444e-478b-b7ec-b5e5e91ef99e

## About the Role

* Core Technical Expertise: Extensive practical skill operating Firewalls, Content Filters, Routers, Switches, VLANs, and Wireless 802.11 Protocols.
 * Cloud Infrastructure Proficiency: Deep operational familiarity with Microsoft Azure, VNet Architecture, Network Security Groups (NSGs), User Defined Routes (UDRs), Azure Firewalls, VPN Connectivity, VNet Peering, Hub-Spoke Topologies, and Azure Monitor.
 * Specialized Hardware & Security Systems: Demonstrated mastery of Fortinet Firewalls (or equivalent platforms) and NetScaler Load Balancers.
 * Networking Protocols & Foundations: Comprehensive fluency in TCP, STP, ARP, Ethernet, OSPF, BGP, SD-WAN, NAT Devices, DHCP Servers, Proxies, and Reverse Proxies.
 * Incident & Systems Management: Proven record of leveraging Incident Management Protocols, Service Request Frameworks, Root Cause Analysis Methods, Public DNS Zones, Global Server Load Balancing, and Network Monitoring Systems.
 * Certifications & Education: Professional credentials such as CCNA, CCNP, Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist, or Juniper JNCIA are highly desirable. Candidates should hold an Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, or equivalent industry experience.
 * Professional Competencies: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, proven capacity to multitask under deadline pressure, and a dedicated focus on technical customer service.

## Description

* Architect & Deploy: Engineer, build, and optimize robust enterprise communication networks across local and multi-site environments.
 * Safeguard Infrastructure: Establish rigorous network standards, enforce access control policies, and continuously monitor systems to maintain peak availability and operational integrity.
 * Administer Security Environments: Manage and tune enterprise firewall platforms in strict alignment with corporate IT security frameworks.
 * Configure Core Systems: Drive hands-on setup and management of routing and switching hardware, VPNs, and cloud interconnectivity.
 * Collaborate & Support: Deliver advanced escalation support to Network Operations Center (NOC) teams, on-site personnel, and third-party vendors during outsourced infrastructure engagements.
 * Drive Quality & Resolution: Perform systematic root-cause analysis during system incidents, manage service requests, and introduce standardized quality assurance methodologies across project lifecycles.


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