Senior Network Engineer – Dual Posting
Information Technology | Columbia, SC | Contract
Senior Network Engineer – Dual Posting Location: Columbia, SC
(Must be local to Columbia)
Req Type: Dual Posting (Contract, potential extensions)
Work Arrangement:
- Partial Onsite: Required onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and as needed
- On-Call Rotation: Occasional Wednesday and Sunday nights
Interview Process:
- 1st Round: 30-minute Microsoft Teams
- 2nd Round: 90-minute onsite
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field OR
- Associate’s degree + 2 years of job-related IT experience
OR - 4 years of job-related IT experience in lieu of a degree
Work Experience
- 10+ years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure planning, or other related IT roles
- C2 eligibility required (U.S. Citizenship for government contract compliance)
Team Overview
Network Core Team includes:
Platform Owner for Network
Technology Owners for Network Technologies
Senior Engineers/SMEs
NH-Facilities Technicians
The team supports:
Tier 3 network issue resolution
Infrastructure projects and upgrades
Technology ownership
Strategic communication with senior/executive leadership
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Lead network planning, architecture design, and engineering strategy
Conduct feasibility analysis and performance evaluation
Direct testing and establish standards for new or modified systems
Plan and evaluate complex network systems and recommend improvements
Support network security planning and implementation
Monitor network performance and proactively identify areas for improvement
Design and support disaster recovery operations
Evaluate and integrate new technologies to support long-term strategy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise network operations
Required Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of network systems, protocols, and hardware/software
Proficiency in high-level design, planning, and optimization
Ability to lead enterprise-wide projects and strategic initiatives
Knowledge of emerging technologies and how to apply them in an enterprise setting
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues to non-technical stakeholders
Understanding of business systems and future-state IT strategy alignment
Strong organizational and leadership skills