Advisor, IT Network Development

KellyMitchell Group; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking an experienced Advisor, IT Network Development to support and enhance enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on network automation, Layer 2/Layer 3 technologies, and operational excellence. This role will play a key part in designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable, secure, and highly available networking solutions across data center and campus environments.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of network engineering experience and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of network engineering experience.
• Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP).
• Network design and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with major networking platforms (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper).
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies.
• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security across data center and campus environments.
• Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network integration and deployment efforts.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Network automation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Python

Ansible

Scripting

REST APIs

Cisco

Arista

Juniper

Dell

Job description

Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Advisor, IT Network Development to support and enhance enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on network automation, Layer 2/Layer 3 technologies, and operational excellence. This role will play a key part in designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable, secure, and highly available networking solutions across data center and campus environments. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in network engineering, automation frameworks, and troubleshooting, with the ability to drive efficiency through modern network programmability and automation practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support critical business operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies.
• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security across data center and campus environments.
• Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network integration and deployment efforts.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of network engineering experience.
• Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP).
• Network design and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with major networking platforms (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper).
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security fundamentals.

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Hands-on experience with network automation tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks.
• REST APIs and network programmability concepts.

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Network automation expertise.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive problem solving.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Work Environment

• Location: Apex, NC
• Work Model: 100% Onsite

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $38.00 and $55.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.