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Senior Network Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Starkville, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
22 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Department: IT Infrastructure
Reports To: Director of IT Infrastructure
Job Summary
The Network Engineer is responsible for the design implementation administration monitoring and optimization of the organizations enterprise network and virtual infrastructure across domestic and international locations. This role ensures high availability security and performance of LAN WAN WLAN SD-WAN VPN VMware Azure and associated systems. The position provides technical leadership supports disaster recovery planning and leads strategic infrastructure initiatives. Key Responsibilities
- Design deploy configure and support enterprise LAN WAN WLAN SD-WAN VPN and virtual network environments.
- Administer and support VMware environments including ESXi vCenter HA DRS vMotion and virtual switching.
- Manage Azure infrastructure including VNets subnets NSGs VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity Azure VMs storage and monitoring tools.
- Maintain Cisco routers switches firewalls and related network hardware; upgrade IOS and firmware as required.
- Implement and maintain firewall policies network segmentation IPS/IDS and secure remote-access solutions.
- Monitor network and system performance using enterprise monitoring tools and perform proactive capacity planning.
- Support Client enterprise storage systems integrated with VMware infrastructures.
- Perform data backups disaster recovery planning testing and documentation.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain documentation including network diagrams standards operating procedures and disaster recovery plans.
- Provide Tier III escalation support and mentor junior IT staff.
- Coordinate with vendors for procurement support escalations lifecycle management and technology refresh initiatives.
- Participate in after-hours support and on-call rotation as required.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking (BGP OSPF STP QoS IPsec).
- Strong experience with Cisco SD-WAN platforms Palo Alto or equivalent firewall technologies.
- Advanced VMware vSphere administration and virtual networking expertise.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and hybrid connectivity.
- Experience with Client enterprise storage platforms supporting virtual environments.
- Strong understanding of network security architecture and compliance standards.
- Proficiency with monitoring tools (Opmanager Datadog Logic Monitor PRTG Meraki Wireshark etc.).
- Experience integrating on-premises networks with cloud platforms (Azure AWS).
- Ability to design scalable resilient and redundant network architectures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in information systems Computer Science or related field.
- 7 years of progressive enterprise networking experience.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP CCIE NSE PCNSE Network or Security preferred.
Special Requirements
- Ability to travel to domestic and international locations if required.
- Participation in 24/7 on-call rotation and after-hours/weekend support as needed.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and project management experience.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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