Network Engineer

Construction Partners Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 1

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ROAD)

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Construction Partners, Inc. is seeking an entry‑level network professional dedicated to security‑first thinking and reliable, safe operations across multiple sites. You will collaborate with senior engineers, learn rapidly, and handle day‑to‑day networking tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are eager to grow, ask questions, and escalate when necessary. The role may involve travel to branch and acquisition sites across several states as part of ongoing network improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years IT or networking experience
• Fundamental understanding of VLANs, trunking, and STP
• Experience with enterprise firewall platforms (Palo Alto preferred)
• Experience with enterprise‑grade switches (Ubiquiti, Cisco, Dell)
• Familiarity with DHCP, DNS, and basic network troubleshooting
• Understanding of network segmentation and zone‑based security
• Strong documentation and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in remote sites

Responsibilities

• Perform day‑to‑day network operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and basic configuration of switches, access points, and routers.
• Assist with firewall administration tasks under senior engineers.
• Enforce security‑first thinking and least‑privilege access.
• Configure and maintain VLAN segmentation and network zoning.
• Install and terminate cabling and assist with circuit turn‑ups.
• Provide LAN/WAN/SSL VPN support across locations.
• Maintain network documentation in Netbox and asset records.
• Escalate complex firewall changes and routing issues as needed.
• Travel to branch and acquisition sites across multiple states when required.

Skills

VLANs

Firewall Basics

TCP/IP

Documentation

Independent Work

Education

BS/AS IT

Tools

Ubiquiti UniFi

Cisco

Dell switches

Palo Alto

Netbox/IPAM

Job description

An entry-level network professional with a security-first mindset who enjoys challenges, learning, and keeping networks running reliably and safely. You are eager to grow, take direction well, and enjoy solving day-to‑day problems in a fast-paced environment. You may not have all the answers yet, but you know how to ask the right questions and escalated when needed.

Who We Are

Construction Partners, Inc. is one of the fastest-growing civil infrastructure companies in the United States, specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across five southeastern states. CPI has a proven track record of successfully buying and integrating companies and is considered a "buyer of choice" among owners seeking to sell. Our senior management team has successfully acquired and integrated approximately 60 companies over the course of their decades-long careers.

Who You Are

An entry-level network professional with a security-first mindset who enjoys challenges, learning, and keeping networks running reliably and safely. You are eager to grow, take direction well, and enjoy solving day-to‑day problems in a fast-paced environment. You may not have all the answers yet, but you know how to ask the right questions and escalated when needed.

Who We Are

Construction Partners, Inc. is one of the fastest-growing civil infrastructure companies in the United States, specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across five southeastern states. CPI has a proven track record of successfully buying and integrating companies and is considered a "buyer of choice" among owners seeking to sell. Our senior management team has successfully acquired and integrated approximately 60 companies over the course of their decades-long careers.

Job Duties

• Perform day-to-day network operations including monitoring, troubleshooting, and basic configuration of enterprise‑grade switches, access points, and routers; preferred experience with Ubiquiti UniFi/UISP, Dell, or Cisco.
• Assist with firewall administration tasks (policy review, basic rule management) under the direction of senior engineers; preferred experience with Palo Alto or equivalent enterprise next‑gen firewall.
• Apply security‑first thinking to all network tasks: enforce VLAN segmentation, follow least‑privilege access principles, and adhere to change control processes.
• Configure and maintain network access controls and VLAN segmentation to ensure proper isolation of network zones including end‑user, server, guest, and operational technology (OT) environments.
• Install and terminate network cabling; coordinate and assist with ISP circuit turn‑ups including fiber, broadband, and cellular (Cradlepoint/Starlink).
• Provide LAN, WAN, and SSL VPN support for end users across multiple locations.
• Assist with acquisition site network replacements: pulling and running cable, deploying new switching/wireless infrastructure, and following standardized build runbooks.
• Maintain and update network documentation and asset records in Netbox (IPAM).
• Ensure network devices are patched and current; assist with patch scheduling.
• Escalate complex firewall changes, BGP routing issues, and advanced security events to Network Engineer 2 or Senior Network Engineers.
• Work with ISPs to troubleshoot internet outages and circuit issues.
• Monitor network alerts and respond to or escalated incidents in a timely manner.
• Willingness to travel to branch and acquisition sites when necessary (multi‑state).

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of IT or networking experience.
• Basic understanding of enterprise switching (VLANs, trunking, STP), wireless networking, and TCP/IP fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one enterprise‑grade firewall platform (Palo Alto preferred; Fortinet, Cisco FTD, or equivalent acceptable).
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise‑grade managed switching (Ubiquiti, Cisco, Dell, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with DHCP, DNS, and basic network troubleshooting methodologies.
• Understanding of network segmentation principles including VLAN design and zone‑based security.
• Security‑conscious approach to network operations; awareness of common threats, vulnerabilities, and hardening practices.
• Ability to follow technical runbooks and documented procedures precisely.
• Strong documentation habits and clear written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field at remote sites with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience

• Networking or security certification such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience with Ubiquiti UniFi or UISP products.
• Exposure to Palo Alto firewalls or Panorama.
• Familiarity with network access control (NAC) solutions.
• Exposure to operational technology (OT) or industrial network environments.
• Experience with Netbox or any IPAM/network documentation platform.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

At Construction Partners, we don’t just build roads – we build leaders. We provide opportunities for our employees to grow and develop meaningful careers at all levels. In addition, we offer a wide variety of benefits to support our employees’ well‑being, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan(Construction Partners, Inc.: ROAD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities

Construction Partners, Inc. is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Construction Partners, Inc. is an E-Verify Participant.

CPI complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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