Network Engineer

Zeektek; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a hybrid position in Columbus, OH. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure, focusing on enhancing security and performance. A Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in IT network solutions are required. Strong skills in collaboration and problem-solving are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing IT network solutions.
• Expertise in VLANs, OSPF, BGP, VPN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and security systems.
• Experience with Agile, ITSM/ITIL, and enterprise architecture practices.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable LAN, WAN, data center, wireless, and hybrid cloud networks.
• Select appropriate networking protocols, technologies, and hardware.
• Implement network security best practices.
• Integrate network infrastructure with servers and cloud platforms.
• Leverage network automation and scripting to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure IT services.
• Provide L4 production infrastructure support.

Skills

Network architecture

Cloud networking (SaaS/PaaS)

Security

Technology evaluation

Budgeting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Job description

Senior Network Engineer – Hybrid (Columbus, OH) | Contract to Hire

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This hybrid role requires candidates to live in Columbus, OH or the surrounding area. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable LAN, WAN, data center, wireless, and hybrid cloud networks.
• Select appropriate networking protocols, technologies, and hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Implement network security best practices: segmentation, VPNs, ACLs, IDS/IPS, and encryption.
• Integrate network infrastructure with servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
• Leverage network automation, APIs, and scripting to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure IT services.
• Provide L4 production infrastructure support and document network designs and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing IT network solutions.
• Expertise in VLANs, OSPF, BGP, VPN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and security systems.
• Experience with Agile, ITSM/ITIL, and enterprise architecture practices.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Skills

• Network architecture, cloud networking (SaaS/PaaS), and security.
• Technology evaluation, budgeting, and process improvement.