Senior Network Engineer – Enterprise & Security

Talentify; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

GSP Airport District is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure the airport network infrastructure. You will work with IT staff, tenants, contractors, vendors, and end users to ensure reliable performance and protect systems from threats.

Your role includes maintaining LAN/WLAN connectivity, enforcing security practices, and planning capacity with a focus on uptime and compliance across a large campus environment. A CCNA is required (CCNP preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive enterprise data network design and administration.
• Cisco CCNA certification required or able to obtain within 180 days; CCNP preferred.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and robust network security practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless LAN controllers, and wireless access points, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Monitor and analyze network performance and availability; proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure high reliability and uptime.
• Manage LAN, WLAN, and internet connectivity across a large, complex campus environment.
• Develop and enforce robust network security strategies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls aligned with industry best practices.
• Plan and execute regular network maintenance, upgrades, and patching to ensure resilience, stability, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot network outages and performance problems; provide timely resolution and detailed root-cause analysis.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VLANs

Network security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Firewall appliances

VPN solutions

Network monitoring tools

Job description

GSP Airport District is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure the airport network infrastructure. You will work with IT staff, tenants, contractors, vendors, and end users to ensure reliable performance and protect systems from threats.

Your role includes maintaining LAN/WLAN connectivity, enforcing security practices, and planning capacity with a focus on uptime and compliance across a large campus environment. A CCNA is required (CCNP preferred).