Network Engineer

RS&H Talent Acquisition • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to play a critical role in designing, implementing, and supporting our enterprise network infrastructure. This position is ideal for a self‑directed professional who thrives in complex environments, brings deep technical expertise, and enjoys solving challenging network problems with minimal supervision. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6–9 years of experience in network administration, network engineering, or IT infrastructure support.
• Strong hands‑on experience with enterprise routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless networks.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (such as OSPF and BGP), and network troubleshooting.
• Experience working with leading networking vendors and platforms (e.g., Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Aruba).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) or 802.1X authentication.
• Exposure to cloud networking in environments such as Azure or AWS.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting regulated or compliance‑driven environments requiring traffic inspection and logging.
• Hands‑on experience with secure web gateway and DNS‑layer security solutions, including policy management and identity‑based access controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Support core networking technologies, including routers, switches, WAN/LAN, wireless, voice, firewalls, and network security platforms.
• Lead and support network components of office moves, expansions, changes, and site closures.
• Implement and support network security solutions, including identity‑based access controls and secure web gateways.
• Monitor, maintain, and document network environments, ensuring system reliability and appropriate backups.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and ongoing operational support, escalating only the most complex issues.
• Act as a technical point of contact for vendors and service providers.
• Provide guidance and technical escalation support for junior network team members as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees