Network Engineer II

Lockstep Technology Group•Piedmont, SC

About The Position

Lockstep Technology Group is a leading IT solutions provider focused on digital transformation, cloud architecture, security & emerging solutions. Our mission is to empower Technology teams to be strategic enablers in their organizations. We eliminate the distractions and complexity of infrastructure, security, and access. We believe today’s technology leaders are co-creators of tomorrow’s strategies, in a world that requires technology to optimize outcomes while evolving in real-time through the adoption of new tools. Lockstep fosters innovation by also empowering employees in an environment where the core values of honesty, commitment, trust, and respect create a high-performing, cohesive team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or 5-10 years of related field experience.
Cisco Certified Network Professional certification or equivalent
Strong understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols.
Familiarity with network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Experience with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, SNMP, and NetFlow.
Understanding of network security concepts including firewalls, VPN, and access control.
Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with network architects to design and implement functional company networks.
Installing and configuring networking hardware.
Creating and implementing network security measures.
Managing and mentoring junior Network Engineering staff.
Delegating networking maintenance tasks to junior staff.
Dealing with escalated network support issues.
Anticipating potential issues or bottlenecks and identifying possible solutions.