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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Operations Engineer - **Company:** Hansen Talent Group - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Github, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Ansible, Network Switches, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), SolarWinds (Software), Network Support, Cisco Switches, Multiplatform, Cisco - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-network-administrator-columbia-sc--7519b64d-04cf-4a30-a5b6-3d07e5d6eac1 ## About the Role * Experience in network operations, network administration, or infrastructure support. * Experience supporting enterprise network technologies in a 24x7 operational environment. * Strong experience troubleshooting complex network incidents and performance issues. * Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, Cisco ACI, SolarWinds, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Nexus Insights. * Strong knowledge of network administration, monitoring, security, backup, and recovery processes. * CCNA, CCNP, or other relevant vendor certifications preferred. * Experience with Ansible, GitHub, and ThousandEyes is a plus. Skills: Ansible, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Change Management, Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Network Systems, Computer Security, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, F5 Network Software, Firewalls, GitHub, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Load Balancing, Maintenance Services, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring ## Description The Network Operations Engineer will join the Network Operations Center (NOC) team responsible for maintaining the availability, performance, and security of a large-scale enterprise network environment. 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