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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Information Resource Group, Inc. - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Network Access Control, Reliability of Systems, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Wireless Technologies, Fortinet, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/52083858-a7c4-4be0-b89e-51e6f60d7d06 ## About the Role * 4+ years of experience with enterprise network architecture and engineering within complex, mission-critical environments. * 4+ years of experience with LAN/WAN technologies, including Juniper enterprise routing and switching, TCP/IP, enterprise routing protocols, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM. * 4+ years of experience leading complex network architecture and engineering initiatives from requirements and design through implementation, troubleshooting, and operational transition. * 4+ years of experience with enterprise infrastructure modernization, lifecycle planning, capacity planning, resiliency, and high-availability design. * 4+ years of experience with network security architecture and technologies, including Fortinet firewalls and VPN/SASE technologies, Network Access Control (NAC), segmentation, and security policy implementation. * 4+ years of experience with cloud and hybrid networking, including AWS or Microsoft Azure. * 4+ years of experience with network automation, orchestration, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code concepts and technologies. * 4+ years of experience with enterprise network monitoring, observability, analytics, metrics, and performance management. Preferred Skills: * Experience developing enterprise network strategy, architecture standards, reference architectures, and long-term technology roadmaps. * Experience supporting network architecture and engineering in a complex higher education environment, including academic, research, administrative, and other diverse institutional technology requirements. * Experience with Aruba and Cisco enterprise switching and wireless technologies, including software-defined and centrally managed network architectures. * Experience implementing enterprise observability, telemetry, automation, and proactive or self-healing infrastructure capabilities. * Experience with virtualization, cloud networking, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. * Experience coordinating infrastructure projects with facilities organizations, architects, contractors, consultants, and external engineering firms. * Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity, zero-trust, segmentation, and secure network architecture initiatives. Certification One of the following certifications: JNCIP-ENT, FCP, CCNP, CCIE, ITIL, CompTIA Security+, AWS or Azure ## Description IRG Clients is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to provide advanced technical support for enterprise networking projects. This role will focus on improving network reliability, modernizing older systems, developing technical standards, and supporting long-term infrastructure goals., * Lead enterprise network architecture, engineering, modernization, and implementation projects. * Design, implement, and support LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, cloud, VPN, firewall, and network security solutions. * Develop network architecture standards, technical roadmaps, network diagrams, and documentation. * Review network designs and provide technical guidance to other engineers. * Analyze business and technical requirements and convert them into effective network solutions. * Lead network modernization, lifecycle planning, capacity planning, and upgrades of aging infrastructure. * Improve network monitoring, automation, alerting, performance, and reliability. * Use automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code to improve network deployment and operations. * Serve as a Tier III escalation point for complex network issues and critical incidents. * Perform advanced troubleshooting and provide architecture-level solutions. * Work with internal IT teams, security teams, cloud teams, vendors, contractors, and project teams. * Evaluate new networking technologies and provide technical recommendations. * Support technology evaluations, procurement, and long-term infrastructure planning. * Provide mentoring, technical guidance, and knowledge transfer to other technical staff. * Participate in maintenance activities and after-hours support when required. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)