Network Engineer 4757

Tier4 Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

401(k) eligibility after introductory period

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Alpharetta seeks a skilled Network Engineer to design and support secure network environments. The ideal candidate will monitor network performance, deploy infrastructure like routers and switches, and implement security controls against cyber threats. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience is preferred. The role offers a competitive benefits package including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols.
• Hands-on experience with networking hardware from various vendors.
• Solid understanding of network security best practices.
• Experience using network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network availability, performance, and reliability.
• Deploy, support, and maintain network infrastructure.
• Implement network security controls to protect systems and data.
• Troubleshoot network outages and performance issues.
• Collaborate with team members to develop network standards.

Skills

Network monitoring and troubleshooting

Network security best practices

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field

Tools

Auvik

Wireshark

SolarWinds

SonicWall

Cambium

UniFi

Meraki

Fortinet

WatchGuard

Job description

Tier4Group is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, high-availability network environments. This role is ideal for someone with solid hands‑on networking experience who enjoys troubleshooting, improving infrastructure, and supporting mission‑critical systems that truly matter.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor network availability, performance, and reliability; proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure maximum uptime.
• Deploy, support, and maintain network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Implement and support network security controls to protect systems and data from cyber threats.
• Troubleshoot network outages and performance issues using best‑practice methodologies to quickly assess, remediate, and stabilize environments.
• Perform technical analysis during incidents, document root causes, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with team members to develop, update, and enforce network standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date network documentation in alignment with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end users and internal IT teams.
• Communicate clearly with management, delivering regular updates, reports, and technical summaries.
• Stay current with emerging networking technologies, tools, and industry trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Strong working knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs.
• Hands‑on experience with networking hardware from vendors such as SonicWall, Cambium, UniFi, Meraki, Fortinet, WatchGuard, or similar.
• Solid understanding of network security best practices.
• Experience using network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Auvik, Wireshark, SolarWinds, or equivalents.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a network engineering, network support, or similar role.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA.
• Competitive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after introductory period
• Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Occasional after‑hours work may be required