Network Engineer

R+L Carriers; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

R+L Carriers in Wilmington, Ohio is looking for a skilled Network Engineer to enhance our IT team. This role requires a candidate with extensive experience in network design and administration, particularly with Cisco technologies. Responsibilities include maintaining network performance, leading critical projects, and providing support during off-hours.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of relevant experience and hold a CCNA certification or equivalent. An associate degree or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data network solutions installation and support.
• At least 3 years supporting enterprise network routing, switching, and security.
• Experienced in mentoring junior network technicians.

Responsibilities

• Maintain network performance and reliability.
• Design and administer complex network environments.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for network performance.

Skills

Network security

Problem-solving

Leadership

Project management

Cisco products

Education

CCNA certification

Associate degree or higher in a related field

Tools

Cisco routers and switches

Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewalls

F5 Load Balancers

Aruba SD-WAN

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining complex network, wireless, and network security environments. This role requires a proactive problem‑solver with strong leadership abilities and a passion for implementing innovative networking solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of proficiency in network, wireless, and network security technologies to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Design, build, deploy, and administer complex network, wireless, and network security environments to support organizational needs.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability, optimizing for future growth and technological advancements.
• Identify and implement network automation opportunities to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
• Coordinate and execute network changes in compliance with established change management procedures to minimize disruptions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive as‑built documentation and network operations reports, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Collaborate effectively with partners and vendors to deploy new infrastructure and provide operational support.
• Troubleshoot network issues and resolve support tickets promptly, coordinating with maintenance personnel as needed.
• Provide on‑call support during off‑hours, holidays, and weekends on a rotational basis to maintain continuous network availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Network Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience installing and supporting data network solutions.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience supporting enterprise network routing, switching, wireless, security, and data center architectures.
• Proven experience working with Cisco network routers and switches.
• Demonstrated ability to lead critical network, wireless, and network security projects.
• Proven experience mentoring and guiding junior network technicians.

Preferred

• Experience working with advanced networking technologies such as Cisco Wireless, Palo Alto Next‑Gen Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, Aruba SD‑WAN, and Cradlepoint network solutions.

Education and Certifications

• Active CCNA certification or equivalent experience is required.
• Associate degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Active CCNP or higher certification is highly desirable.
• Information security certifications or equivalent training are considered a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.

Join our team and play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing our network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity and robust security across our organization.