Network Engineer

Patriot Talent Solutions; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Talent Solutions in Knoxville is seeking a Network Engineer to support and improve a growing multi-site network environment. This role balances day-to-day administration with project work and infrastructure improvements across locations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on networking experience, strong routing and switching knowledge, VLANs, and firewall administration. Familiarity with BGP, failover, and static routing is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on networking experience.
• Strong routing and switching knowledge.
• Experience with VLANs, troubleshooting, and firewall administration.
• Understanding of BGP, failover, and static routing.
• Experience configuring and managing network infrastructure devices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless environments.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues.
• Participate in network upgrades, refreshes, and modernization initiatives.
• Assess network environments and recommend improvements.
• Create and maintain network documentation.
• Support infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
• Work directly with end users and business stakeholders to understand operational needs.
• Assist with wireless and site infrastructure planning as needed.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Network Troubleshooting

Firewall Administration

BGP & Failover

VLANs

Documentation

Communication skills

Independent Work

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established organization seeking a Network Engineer to support and improve a growing multi-site network environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day network administration with project work and infrastructure improvements. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple locations, evaluate existing environments, recommend enhancements, and play an active role in improving reliability, performance, and scalability.

This is more than a break/fix position. The team is looking for someone who takes ownership, thinks proactively, and enjoys solving problems before they become larger issues.

What You'll Be Doing

• Administer and support network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless environments
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues
• Participate in network upgrades, refreshes, and modernization initiatives
• Assess network environments and recommend improvements
• Create and maintain network documentation
• Support infrastructure projects from planning through implementation
• Work directly with end users and business stakeholders to understand operational needs
• Assist with wireless and site infrastructure planning as needed

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of hands‑on networking experience
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching concepts
• Experience with VLANs, network troubleshooting, and firewall administration
• Understanding of BGP, failover, and static routing concepts
• Experience configuring and managing network infrastructure devices
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and operate independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecom or VoIP experience
• Wireless networking experience
• Experience supporting distributed or multi‑site environments
• Healthcare industry experience

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Takes ownership and follows through
• Identifies opportunities for improvement rather than simply resolving tickets
• Thinks strategically about network reliability and performance
• Communicates effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Brings a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable and growing organization
• Mix of operational support and project work
• Opportunity to influence infrastructure decisions
• Leadership team open to ideas and improvement recommendations
• Visible impact on the environment and business operations
• Exposure to multiple locations and network environments

Additional Information

• Knoxville‑based position
• Approximately 10% day travel to regional locations
• Competitive salary plus bonus potential

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled