Network Engineer

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This position is on-site
—No relocation provided.

Starting Salary Will Be Based On Experience And Qualifications

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The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future.

If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Network Engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about delivering high-performing technology solutions. In this pivotal role, you will design, implement, manage, and optimize the network and server infrastructure supporting the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Your work will directly influence reliability, cybersecurity, and operational excellence across the Tribal Government.

We value professionals who demonstrate accountability, flexibility, and collaboration—and who embody our core organizational values:
Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty
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Preference shall be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code.

• Design, deploy, and maintain network switches, routers, wireless systems, and firewalls.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance, connectivity, and system reliability.
• Manage enterprise servers (physical & virtual), SAN storage, and backup solutions.
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments, risk mitigation, and firewall configuration.
• Maintain disaster recovery readiness and infrastructure documentation.
• Support secure remote access and quality network performance across facilities.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology procurement.
• Provide escalation support and mentorship to junior technical staff.
• Participate in on-call rotation for urgent network needs.
• Continuously evaluate and implement emerging technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Equivalent experience (additional 4+ years) may substitute for degree.
• CCNA certification required; additional technical certifications strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in complex network engineering environments.
• Proven experience with enterprise firewalls, wireless infrastructure, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), SANs, and backup systems.
• Strong knowledge of data protection, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity practices.
• Ability to work outside normal hours when necessary.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Must pass all required background checks.

• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Skilled in network monitoring tools, performance tuning, and QoS.
• Strong documentation, organization, and compliance discipline.
• Effective communicator who works well across departments.
• Proactive, innovative mindset with drive for continuous improvement.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Performance bonuses and COLA increases.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Information Technology

Software Development