Network Engineer

Location: Dunwoody, GA

We are a leading specialty distributor serving commercial and residential construction customers across the U.S. and Canada. Our footprint includes nearly 300 distribution yards and 100+ service centers. The corporate Field Support Center, located in the Atlanta metro area, provides IT infrastructure, networking, and operations support to all locations.

As a Senior Network Engineer
, you will serve as a technical escalation point and architect for our large‑scale networking environment. You’ll design, monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance the network infrastructure that connects 300+ sites. You’ll also lead network projects, support cross‑functional teams, and work with vendors and carriers to ensure reliable, scalable connectivity.

• Design and implement large‑scale WAN infrastructure across a multi‑site network (U.S. & Canada)
• Troubleshoot network issues and resolve complex problems
• Monitor network health, performance, and KPIs
• Manage circuits, phone systems, and national telecom relationships
• Maintain and configure firewalls, routers, switches, and other network devices
• Oversee VOIP architecture and endpoint connectivity
• Use and sustain network monitoring tools (e.g. Solar Winds, Cisco FMC/FTD, Meraki, Ubiquiti)
• Follow change management and escalation procedures
• Produce documentation, network diagrams, and knowledge base content
• Mentor junior staff and provide leadership on network projects
• Engage carriers and vendors for network upgrades, rollouts, and incident resolution
• Travel occasionally for site implementation or upgrades

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or comparable experience
• 5+ years working with Cisco IOS (routing, switching, firewall)
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS
• Experience with carrier technologies (TDM, MPLS, OC‑level circuits)
• Familiarity with wireless systems, 802.1x, PKI, VPN technologies
• Proficiency in network monitoring and diagnostics
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with change control, process adherence, and cost optimization
• Non‑Cisco certifications (e.g. Juniper, Fortinet)
• Data center or cabling experience
• Exposure to automation/orchestration tools (Puppet, Chef, BMC, etc.)

• Integrity, humility, and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to self‑manage and lead in a dynamic environment
• Skill in explaining technical issues to both technical and business audiences
• Paid vacation and holidays

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries: IT System Testing and Evaluation and IT System Operations and Maintenance