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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer (3 roles) job in Columbia - **Company:** Systemtec, Inc. - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Data Logging, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, ARUBA, Hardware Testing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Fortinet, Hardware Asset Management, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2468967/network-engineer-3-roles-south-carolina-sc-columbia ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. 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