Network Engineer

Keystone Partners Consulting; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Partners Consulting in Mississippi is seeking a motivated Network Engineer to join one of our client IT teams. You will own end-to-end network operations, ensuring fast, secure, and reliable connectivity across multiple sites.

You will build and support wired and wireless networks, manage security, VPNs, DNS/DHCP, monitor performance, document procedures, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in IT, computer science, or a related field plus several years of enterprise networking experience, or a longer track record of equivalent hands-on work.
• Solid experience with routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and firewall administration.
• Working knowledge of network security practices and access control.
• Comfort with core infrastructure services (directory services, DNS, DHCP).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and clear communication.
• Ability to work independently, juggle priorities, and take occasional after-hours support calls.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and support wired and wireless networks across multiple sites
• Manage perimeter security, remote access, and connectivity between locations
• Monitor network health and resolve performance and availability issues quickly
• Plan for growth by tracking capacity and recommending upgrades
• Write and maintain documentation, security standards, and recovery procedures
• Work with vendors to evaluate and procure equipment and services
• Take part in change management and project work with the broader IT team
• Provide hands-on support to end users and internal teams

Skills

Routing

Switching

Wireless

VPN

Firewall

Network security

Access control

Directory services

DNS

DHCP

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

IT/CS degree

Job description

Keystone is looking for a motivated Network Engineer to join one of our clients' IT teams. If you like owning a network end to end and keeping it fast, secure, and reliable, this role is a strong fit.

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain, and support wired and wireless networks across multiple sites
• Manage perimeter security, remote access, and connectivity between locations
• Monitor network health and resolve performance and availability issues quickly
• Plan for growth by tracking capacity and recommending upgrades
• Write and maintain documentation, security standards, and recovery procedures
• Work with vendors to evaluate and procure equipment and services
• Take part in change management and project work with the broader IT team
• Provide hands-on support to end users and internal teams

What You Bring

• A degree in IT, computer science, or a related field plus several years of enterprise networking experience, or a longer track record of equivalent hands-on work
• Solid experience with routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and firewall administration
• Working knowledge of network security practices and access control
• Comfort with core infrastructure services (directory services, DNS, DHCP)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and clear communication
• Ability to work independently, juggle priorities, and take occasional after-hours support calls