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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** The Hive
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Salary:** $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Application Layers, Border Gateway Protocol, Command-Line Interface, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Failover, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Diagrams, Network Connections, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Cisco, Power over Ethernet
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c05dcec5a2e22438

## About the Role

* Hands-on experience as a Network Engineer, Network Technician, Field Network Engineer, or in a similar role.
 * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet, Power over Ethernet (PoE), VLANs, switching, routing, and WAN technologies.
 * Experience with cellular, LTE, or 5G connectivity and remote network equipment.
 * Working knowledge of fiber-optic installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
 * Ability to rack, cable, power, configure, and integrate network hardware.
 * Strong CLI experience with network equipment.
 * Ability to troubleshoot systematically using the OSI model.
 * Working knowledge of AC and DC power systems used with network or telecommunications equipment.
 * Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions in the field.
 * Strong communication and documentation skills.
 * Willingness and ability to travel to remote or mobile deployment locations.
 * Ability to lift and support equipment weighing up to 25 pounds., * Experience with 5G/LTE routers, modems, antennas, and cellular failover solutions.
 * Familiarity with fiber testing equipment, including OTDRs and optical power meters.
 * Experience with remote power systems, UPS equipment, DC power distribution, or telecommunications power infrastructure.
 * Understanding of BGP, OSPF, static routing, BFD, NAT, VPNs, IPsec, DHCP, and DNS.
 * Experience with Cisco SD-WAN and IOS-XE technologies.
 * Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or Network+, or equivalent hands-on experience., * Network Engineering: 4 years (Required)
 * cellular, LTE, or 5G connectivity: 1 year (Required)
 * TCP/IP, Ethernet, Power over Ethernet (PoE),: 1 year (Required)
 * VLANs, switching, routing, and WAN technologies.: 1 year (Required)

## Description

* Deploy, configure, integrate, and troubleshoot network equipment in mobile and remote environments.
 * Support SD-WAN technologies, including WAN connectivity, routing, failover, and performance optimization.
 * Work with cellular, LTE, and 5G connectivity and remote communications equipment.
 * Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber-optic infrastructure.
 * Rack, cable, power, configure, and integrate switches, routers, and related hardware.
 * Use command-line interface (CLI) tools to configure and troubleshoot network equipment.
 * Diagnose network issues using the OSI model, from the physical layer through the application layer.
 * Troubleshoot Ethernet, fiber, cellular, VLAN, IP addressing, routing, switching, and WAN connectivity issues.
 * Work with AC and DC power systems, including power distribution, grounding, redundancy, and safe equipment integration.
 * Install, replace, upgrade, and bring network equipment online at remote and mobile sites.
 * Read and interpret network diagrams, equipment documentation, rack elevations, and cabling plans.
 * Test and validate equipment operation and network connectivity following installation or maintenance.
 * Document configurations, network changes, installations, and troubleshooting activities.
 * Collaborate with engineering, operations, vendors, and field personnel to resolve technical issues.