Network Engineer

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is hiring a Network Engineer for a hybrid role in Columbia, SC. You will improve reliability, security, and scalability of our network infrastructure, support cloud migration, and drive automation initiatives.

Responsibilities include incident management, changes, automation development, and on-call support. The role emphasizes governance, documentation, and collaboration with vendors to modernize data center and network architectures.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of comparable work experience.
• Strong knowledge of AI and scripting/automation tools such as Ansible/CICD, Terraform, etc.
• Preferred certifications: CCNA and CCNP.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve tier 1 and 2 network incidents, outages, and service requests per SLAs.
• Execute network changes and deployments with governance and performance standards.
• Develop automation solutions to reduce manual effort in network operations.
• Provide on-call support for critical incidents and ensure outages are resolved promptly.
• Monitor and report KPI metrics to maintain service quality and efficiency.
• Create and maintain documentation for network design, topology, and processes.
• Implement configuration changes and cloud migrations using automation tools.
• Adhere to governance standards for change management and cloud architecture.
• Perform preventative maintenance and project-related changes with clear rollback plans.
• Share knowledge and train team members on new implementations and technologies.
• Support adoption of emerging network technologies aligned with standards.
• Implement secure, compliant solutions for cloud migration and data center modernization.
• Stay current with AI, automation, and orchestration tools via training.
• Collaborate with vendors to align tech strategies with goals.

Skills

AI & automation

LAN/WLAN switching

SD-WAN routing

network security

cloud environments

load balancing

proficiency in automation tools

Education

Associate's degree in computer science or IT

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

Network Engineer (Hybrid - Columbia, SC)

The Network Engineer ensures the reliability, security, and scalability of network infrastructure by managing operations, implementing solutions, and driving innovation. This role focuses on optimizing performance, supporting cloud migration, and leveraging automation and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency.

What You'll Do

Operational Integrity

• Review and resolve tier 1 and 2 network incidents, outages, and service requests in alignment with SLAs and best practices.
• Execute network-related changes and deployments, ensuring compliance with governance and performance standards.
• Develop automation solutions to reduce manual effort and streamline network operations.
• Provide on-call support for critical incidents and ensure timely resolution of outages.
• Monitor and report on KPI metrics to maintain service quality and operational efficiency.

Engineering and Implementation

• Create and maintain documentation for network design, topology, compliance, and operational processes.
• Implement configuration changes and cloud migrations using automation tools and best practices.
• Adhere to governance standards for change management and cloud architecture.
• Execute preventative maintenance and project-related changes with clear communication and rollback plans.
• Share knowledge and train team members on new implementations and technologies.

Architecture and Innovation

• Support adoption of emerging network technologies and architectures aligned with organizational standards.
• Implement secure and compliant solutions for cloud migration and data center modernization.
• Enhance technical expertise through training in cloud platforms, automation, AI, and orchestration tools.
• Collaborate with vendors to align technology strategies with organizational goals.
• Stay current with industry trends and leverage AI and automation to improve network performance.

What You'll Need

• Associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience of AI and scripting/automation tools such as Ansible/CICD, Terraform, etc
• 1-3 years of comparable work experience.
• Preferred certifications: (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Technician & (CCNP) Cisco Certified Network Professional
• Skilled with in LAN/WLAN switching, SD-WAN routing, and network security
• Familiarity with load balancing, converged networks, and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and network monitoring solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in AI and automation.

About Us

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as technology and other value-added services, to association partners so they can lend to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. We take pride in investing in our employees, our partners and our community.

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