Network Engineer

datanet IT; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

datanet IT is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support the design, deployment, and implementation of network infrastructure for manufacturing projects. You will work with enterprise Cisco networks, install equipment, and troubleshoot in a production environment.

The role involves rack-and-stack, cabling, and configuring routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points, with a focus on reliability, security, and collaboration with IT and quality teams.

Qualifications

• 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

Cisco networking

Routing & Switching

Troubleshooting

TCP/IP

DNS

SNMP

Digital communication

Onsite work

Tools

SolarWinds

AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer

FireFlow

Job description

Network Engineer

Location: Clayton, NC

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.