Network Systems Infrastructure Engineer

SolomonEdwards; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SolomonEdwards is seeking a Network Systems Infrastructure Engineer to build, run, and scale our core computer and network systems. You will manage local data centers, cloud connectivity, and multi-site routing to keep the company online and secure.

This role bridges hardware and cloud architecture, fixes hard problems, and automates daily tasks. You will design and support routers, switches, firewalls, and virtualization (VMware/Nutanix), plus manage Linux/Windows servers and hybrid cloud

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT infrastructure or network engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong Linux/Windows Server administration and virtualization.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP IaaS.

Responsibilities

• Network Operations: Design, configure, and support enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Systems Administration: Manage physical and virtual servers (Linux and Windows Server), plus hypervisors like VMware and Nutanix.
• Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: Maintain hybrid connections, virtual private clouds, and storage volumes in AWS/Azure.
• Monitoring & Security: Track network traffic, patch systems, harden endpoints, and enforce security rules.
• Troubleshooting: Tier-three escalation support to fix complex routing, hardware, and uptime issues.
• Capacity Planning: Track hardware health, forecast data growth, and plan upgrades.

Skills

5+ years IT infra

Networking protocols

Linux/Windows admin

VMware/Hyper-V

Cloud IaaS (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Data center cabling

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Nutanix

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

SolomonEdwards is a national professional services firm offering financial, operational and technology consulting and operations support. Whether you need specialized consulting services or additional support to execute key initiatives, we bring the right people and expertise together to turn business challenges into value-creation opportunities.

Position Summary

We want a skilled Network Systems Infrastructure Engineer to build, run, and scale our core computer and network systems. You will manage local data centers, cloud connections, and multi-site routing to keep our company online and secure. You will bridge the gap between low-level hardware and high-level cloud architecture, fixing hard problems and automating daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Operations: Design, configure, and support enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Systems Administration: Manage physical and virtual servers (Linux and Windows Server), plus hypervisors like VMware and Nutanix.
• Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: Maintain hybrid connections, virtual private clouds, and storage volumes in platforms like AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Monitoring & Security: Track network traffic, patch systems, harden endpoints against threats, and enforce security rules.
• Troubleshooting: Act as tier-three escalation support to fix complex routing, hardware, and uptime failures.
• Capacity Planning: Track hardware health, forecast future data growth, and plan network upgrades.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years working in IT infrastructure, network engineering, or systems administration.
• Networking Protocols: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPN tunnels, and DNS/DHCP.
• OS & Virtualization: Strong command of Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments, alongside VMware vSphere or Hyper-V.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on setup experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS).
• Hardware & Cabling: Familiarity with enterprise data center switching, rack stacking, and fiber/copper structured cabling.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Preferred Certifications

• CCNA or CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Associate/Professional)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Administrator