Network Engineer

Datanet-I; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Datanet-I in North Carolina seeks a hands-on Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support network infrastructure for manufacturing facility projects. You will install Cisco routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points, ensuring reliable connectivity across production networks.

Applicants should have ~5 years in enterprise networking, with routing, switching, VPN, MPLS, TCP/IP, DNS, SNMP, and strong onsite troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of experience in network infrastructure or technical services.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise Cisco networking equipment.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, wireless, VPN, MPLS, TCP/IP, DNS, and SNMP.
• Experience with network implementation planning and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment and lift equipment weighing up to 33 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support network design, builds, provisioning, and implementation.
• Perform rack-and-stack, network cabling, installation, and configuration of routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with IT architects, application specialists, quality teams, and business stakeholders.
• Follow applicable network standards, security requirements, and site safety procedures.

Skills

Network design

Cisco networking

Routing

Switching

Wireless

VPN

MPLS

TCP/IP

DNS

SNMP

Communication

Onsite work

Education

CCNA or CCNP

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Wireless controllers

Access points

Job description

Work Arrangement: Onsite, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support network infrastructure design, deployment, and implementation for manufacturing facility projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with enterprise Cisco networks, network equipment installation, and troubleshooting in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support network design, builds, provisioning, and implementation.

Perform rack-and-stack, network cabling, installation, and configuration of routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points.

Troubleshoot network connectivity and infrastructure issues.

Collaborate with IT architects, application specialists, quality teams, and business stakeholders.

Follow applicable network standards, security requirements, and site safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

Approximately 5 years of experience in network infrastructure or technical services.

Hands-on experience with enterprise Cisco networking equipment.

Strong knowledge of routing, switching, wireless, VPN, MPLS, TCP/IP, DNS, and SNMP.

Experience with network implementation planning and troubleshooting.

Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.

Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment and lift equipment weighing up to 33 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

CCNA or CCNP certification.

Familiarity with SolarWinds and AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer/FireFlow.

Knowledge of NIST standards, network infrastructure requirements, and GxP/pharmaceutical industry compliance.