Senior IT Network Engineer – Travel‑Heavy, Hybrid

PlanIT Group, LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Network Engineer to monitor and support LAN and Wi‑Fi networks. The role requires extensive travel (50% or more) and on‑site work in Raleigh with a hybrid schedule (office 4 days a week).

You will perform surveys, installations, and upgrades across sites nationwide. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of network experience, strong Cisco/Meraki/Wi‑Fi expertise, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years IT experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable network experience.
• Experience with LAN/WAN technologies and architecture design.
• Experience with Ekahau or similar Wi‑Fi site survey tools.
• Must be able to obtain Position of Public Trust Clearance (US citizen or permanent resident).
• Must have resided in the US for the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Travel to remote sites for survey, installation and upgrade of network equipment.
• Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for complex LAN/Wireless issues.
• Configure and support wireless systems and LAN infrastructure.
• Design and implement LAN/Wireless projects and core connectivity solutions.
• Provide guidance to Tier 2 engineers and mentor staff.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams.
• Lead site surveys, capacity planning, and network performance optimization.

Skills

LAN/WLAN networking

Ekahau site survey

Cisco networking

Wireless design

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cisco IOS

Meraki

HPE Aruba

Juniper Mist

Fortinet

SNMP / log analysis

Job description

PlanIT Group, LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Network Engineer to monitor and support LAN and Wi‑Fi networks. The role requires extensive travel (50% or more) and on‑site work in Raleigh with a hybrid schedule (office 4 days a week).

You will perform surveys, installations, and upgrades across sites nationwide. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of network experience, strong Cisco/Meraki/Wi‑Fi expertise, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.