Senior Network Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance a large-scale enterprise networking environment. This role will be responsible for the engineering, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure spanning corporate locations, data centers, cloud-connected environments, and wireless networks. The ideal candidate will play a key role in infrastructure refresh efforts, network performance optimization, and operational support while helping ensure the stability, scalability, and security of critical business systems.

This position will also place a strong emphasis on network automation and modern infrastructure management practices to improve operational efficiency and consistency across the environment. Responsibilities include implementing network solutions, performing advanced troubleshooting, monitoring network performance, supporting security technologies, creating technical documentation, and partnering with cross-functional technology teams on strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Qualified candidates should have extensive experience supporting enterprise network environments with strong expertise in routing and switching, firewall administration, VPN technologies, and overall network infrastructure operations. Candidates must also have hands-on experience with network automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices, including tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar automation frameworks used to streamline network deployment, configuration management, and operational support. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leveraging automation to improve consistency, scalability, and efficiency across complex network environments.

In addition, candidates should possess strong troubleshooting capabilities, experience supporting cloud-connected networks, and a solid understanding of network security best practices. Preferred qualifications include a CCNP certification or equivalent experience, familiarity with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, and experience participating in large-scale infrastructure modernization or transformation initiatives.

This expected to be a 12 month contract engagement with the potential for extension. The position is based in Lexington, South Carolina and requires employees to work onsite at the client location. Candidates must be available to work in the office full-time, as remote and hybrid work arrangements are not being considered for this opportunity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,SC.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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