Senior Network Engineer for Enterprise & OT Networking

Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support critical network infrastructure across facilities and enterprise systems. This role provides senior technical leadership and resolves complex networking challenges in a 24/7 operational environment.

Ideal candidates bring five years of enterprise networking experience, strong routing/switching/wireless skills, and a track record of secure, scalable designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT/CS/Engineering.
• Five years of experience in enterprise networks.
• Experience with routing, switching, wireless, and network security.
• CCNP or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network infrastructure for multiple sites.
• Configure routing, switching, wireless, and remote connectivity.
• Lead deployments and upgrades of the network.
• Provide advanced technical support and incident response.
• Ensure secure network configurations and compliance.
• Document configurations and maintain diagrams.

Skills

Network Engineering

Systems Thinking

Technical Leadership

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco & Networking Hardware

Cloud / Hybrid Networking

Job description

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support critical network infrastructure across facilities and enterprise systems. This role provides senior technical leadership and resolves complex networking challenges in a 24/7 operational environment.

Ideal candidates bring five years of enterprise networking experience, strong routing/switching/wireless skills, and a track record of secure, scalable designs.