Network Engineer

RS&H • 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.

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