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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer I - **Company:** Perdue Farms, Inc. - **Location:** Salisbury, NC, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $41,600.0 - $62,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Terminals, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, Information Technology Operations, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Network Switches, Network Routers, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Network Support, Cisco - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/147712ea-ff50-45be-8e58-603479a59160 ## About the Role * Associate's degree or equivalent work experience. * 1+ year in managing and deploying network devices (Routers, Switches, Load balancers, Access Points, Wireless Controllers). * Incumbents must exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills as they will work in a fast-paced team-based environment. * Knowledge or experience in switched Ethernet (Cisco, Aruba), Wireless (Aruba), Firewalls (Palo Alto), WAN transmission technologies (MPLS, SDWAN), remote troubleshooting, Protocols: TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS. Preferred Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree, with preferred emphasis in Information Systems, Computer Science or Math. * Having knowledge of cloud network technologies such as Aruba Central, Cisco Meraki and Palo Alto SCM. * One to three years of progressive networking experience, NOC experience. * Working toward, or having networking certifications (CCNA, Net+, A+). Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors * Ability to work in an open-partitioned cubicle environment. * Ability to communicate via telephone. Email, Chat and in person. * Ability to support off-hours for problems and staffing coverage. * Ability to operate a computer terminal and a workstation, using keyboard, mouse and reading a monitor. * Ability to remain stationery for up to 7.5 hours a day or more. * Ability to travel, possibly overnight, to any customer area, which could be any Perdue facility or to a remote site for disaster recovery or training. * Ability to operate a motor vehicle. * Ability to carry or transport hardware/software up to 30 lbs. * Must be able to implement hardware. Ability to climb stairs/ladder, work in parts of the building/facility which house the wiring infrastructure to review, test or implement computer products/ser ## Description Support and enhance the performance, reliability, and security of our enterprise network infrastructure in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. As a Network Engineer I, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing firewalls, routers, SD-WAN, wired and wireless networks, and network access control systems that keep the business connected and running efficiently. You will partner closely with senior network engineers, IT operations, and security teams to troubleshoot real-time network challenges, improve connectivity, and support critical infrastructure initiatives. This role is ideal for a motivated and technically curious professional who is eager to grow their networking expertise, solve complex problems, and build a strong foundation in enterprise network engineering., * Provide day to day operational support for enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN environments. * Monitor network performance, availability, and alerts using approved monitoring tools such as Opsramp, Solarwinds and Armis. * Respond to and remediate network incidents and service disruptions in accordance with predefined SLAs. Collaborate with helpdesk, information security team, application teams, and senior network engineers to resolve network related issues quickly. * Perform basic Layer 1-3 troubleshooting and escalate complex issues as appropriate. Support common network services and protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing fundamentals. * Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points. * Perform routine network maintenance tasks such as configuration backups, firmware upgrades, and port provisioning. * Follow change management procedures and participate in approved maintenance windows. ## 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) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)