Network EngineerSunshine Enterprise USA is retained by our valued client to search and recruit for the following executive opening:Network Engineer Location: Blythewood, SC Interview Process: Two Rounds. Candidate needs to be prepared to go onsite for one or both interviews. Duration: 12+ Months Employment Type: Contract (C2C / W2) Experience Required: 12+ Years Work Requirement: Candidates must reside in SC, NC, or GA and be willing to relocate within 40 miles of Blythewood, SC before the start date (at own expense) Work Hours: 37.5 hours/week + potential on-call (after hours/weekends) Travel: Required to field offices during work hours Additional Requirement: Valid driver's license required Project Scope: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support a statewide enterprise network infrastructure and serve as a key technical resource within a Network Operations Center (NOC) environment.
This role involves managing complex network environments, ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and security compliance, and providing advanced troubleshooting and support with minimal supervision.Key Responsibilities:Network Administration & Support Configure, install, maintain, and upgrade network infrastructure components Manage and support routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs Maintain network documentation, including diagrams and configurations Provide day-to-day operational support for enterprise network systemsTroubleshooting & Performance Optimization Diagnose and resolve complex network issues and outages Monitor network performance and ensure optimal connectivity Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actionsSecurity & Compliance Implement and maintain network security best practices Ensure systems are compliant with security standards and policies Support firewall configurations and threat detection toolsNetwork Design & Implementation Support network architecture design, configuration, and enhancements Work on routing, switching, and voice-integrated network environments Assist with upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvementsCollaboration & Knowledge Sharing Work closely with cross-functional technical teams Provide knowledge transfer and informal training to team members Support multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentTechnical Environment: Networking: Cisco (routers, switches, firewalls, VPN) Security: Palo Alto firewalls, XDR Additional technologies: Wireless networks, monitoring tools, hybrid cloud environments Required Skills & Experience: · 10+ years of experience with: · Cisco firewalls · Cisco routers and switches · Cisco VPN and network administration · 5+ years of experience with: · Palo Alto firewalls · Palo Alto XDR · Strong expertise in network troubleshooting, routing, and switching Preferred Skills: · 10+ years of experience with Experience with network monitoring and tracing tools · 10+ years of experience with Strong knowledge of core network architecture · 10+ years of experience with advanced troubleshooting, routing, and switching · 4+ years of experience with Experience with wireless networks · 3+ years of experience with Exposure to hybrid cloud infrastructure Certification: CCNA & CCNP