Network Engineer

Insight Global; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Network Engineer/Administrator for a Manufacturing environment. The role covers LAN/WAN/WLAN design and deployment across office and manufacturing spaces using Cisco Meraki and UniFi platforms.

You will own the IT network environment, collaborate with OT for secure segmentation, and ensure compliance with NIST 800-171 and CMMC. Responsibilities include managing DHCP/DNS/VPN and documenting SSPs for audits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of network engineering or administration experience.
• Cisco networking techs including Catalyst, Meraki, wireless and security platforms.
• Strong fundamentals in VLANs, routing, spanning tree, subnetting, ACLs and VPNs.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, and readiness for assessments.
• Experience with BGP/OSPF, QoS, and SD-WAN concepts is preferred.
• IT/OT segmentation familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN across office and manufacturing.
• Own IT network environment including architecture, VLANs, routing, wireless, firewall policies.
• Collaborate with OT network engineers to support secure IT/OT connectivity.
• Maintain security controls aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
• Support DHCP, DNS, VPN, remote access, and network authentication.
• Document networks with diagrams, baselines, change logs, and SSPs for CMMC.

Skills

Cisco Meraki

Catalyst switching

Enterprise wireless

BGP/OSPF routing

VLANs

VPNs

NIST 800-171/CMMC

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Ubiquiti UniFi

Job description

Our client is seeking a Network Engineer/Administrator for a Manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Network Design and Deployment: Architect, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure across office and manufacturing environments using Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti UniFi platforms.
• IT Network Ownership: Take primary ownership of the IT network environment, including network architecture, VLANs, routing, wireless, firewall policies, and connectivity standards.
• IT/OT Collaboration: Work closely with the OT Network Engineer to support secure segmentation and connectivity between IT and OT environments.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain network security controls aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements.
• Network Services: Support core network services including DHCP, DNS, VPN, remote access, and network authentication.
• Infrastructure Deployment: Support network racks, cabling, UPS systems, access points, switches, and related physical infrastructure as new facilities are built out.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration baselines, change logs, and system security plans (SSPs) as required for CMMC assessments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Operations, and IT teams to support network requirements for automation, data acquisition, and production systems.
• Government and Compliance Support: Support internal audits, CMMC assessments, and government contract compliance reviews with thorough documentation and evidence collection.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration preferred.
• Cisco networking technologies, including Catalyst and/or Meraki switching, wireless, and security platforms.
• R/S - Strong fundamentals in VLANs, routing, spanning tree, subnetting, ACLs, VPNs, and enterprise wireless networking.
• Security Mindset: Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, and network-level controls. Experience supporting or preparing for CMMC assessments is strongly preferred.
• Routing and Switching: Strong fundamentals in BGP, OSPF, spanning tree, VLANs, QoS, and SD-WAN concepts.
• OT Awareness: Familiarity with IT/OT network segmentation or manufacturing environments is preferred, but deep industrial controls experience is not required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a manufacturing environment, and perform cable runs, rack installations, and equipment mounting.
• Preferred Certifications: Cisco CCNA or CCNP, Meraki ECMS, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+