Network Engineer Specialist

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Charlotte, NC is seeking a network engineer to install, configure, and integrate new technologies, ensuring secure, reliable external connectivity for development teams.

The role requires five years of relevant experience and a related degree; Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCDP are preferred. The position supports a hybrid work model and values ongoing learning and collaboration to deliver strong client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant work experience, with network experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline or an equivalent mix of training and experience.
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCDP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and integrate new technologies while piloting projects and ensuring installations meet standards.
• Support network design and troubleshooting for development teams, delivering secure external connectivity solutions.
• Deliver advanced telecom network support for complex issues escalated from Support Center and Technical Services.
• Monitor and maintain network performance, spot issues and trends, improve systems, and document telecom network.
• Carry out network capacity planning by tracking metrics and taking action to prevent degradation.
• Train and mentor staff, lead formal training sessions, and resolve complex technical problems.
• Follow IT and Information Security policies and procedures.
• Contribute to special projects and take on other duties as assigned.

Skills

Five years of relevant experience

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Cisco Certifications CCNA/CCNP/CCDP

Cisco equipment

Job description

Salary: $120,000 - 160,000 per year

Requirements

• We require a minimum of five years of relevant work experience, with network experience preferred.
• We need an undergraduate degree in a related discipline or an equivalent mix of training and experience.
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCDP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• We provide advanced network services, including installing, configuring, and integrating new technologies, while running pilots, making recommendations, and ensuring installations meet standards.
• We support network design and troubleshooting for development teams, working closely with developers to deliver dependable, manageable, and secure external connectivity solutions.
• We deliver advanced telecom network support for complex issues escalated from Support Center and Technical Services, including identifying failing components.
• We monitor and maintain network performance, spot issues and trends, improve systems, automate manual tasks where possible, and keep telecom network documentation up to date.
• We carry out network capacity planning by tracking network and capacity metrics and taking action to prevent degradation caused by capacity constraints.
• We train and mentor staff, lead formal training sessions, recommend training vendors, and resolve complex technical problems.
• We follow our Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
• We contribute to special projects and take on other duties as assigned.

Technologies

• Cisco
• Support
• Network
• Security

More

We are Vanguard, working with hackajob to connect with exceptional professionals for this role. Our mission is to support the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients through products and services that make a meaningful difference. We value learning and development, both individually and as a team, and our collaborative culture helps us deliver strong client outcomes. We operate with a hybrid working model for most crew members, combining flexibility with in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. Please note that we are not offering visa sponsorship for this position.