Network Engineer

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$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM CT |

Are you a skilled Network Engineer looking to design, optimize, and support large-scale network environments? Join a growing team where your expertise will directly impact connectivity across multi‑dwelling units, commercial properties, and regional points of presence. This role offers autonomy, hands‑on engineering work, and the opportunity to help shape high‑performance network infrastructure.

The Network Engineer will design, implement, maintain, and enhance IP network systems to ensure high performance, security, and scalability. You’ll support both new buildouts and ongoing operations, working closely with technical teams to deliver best‑in‑class connectivity solutions.

This is an onsite role located in Orange Beach, Alabama
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• Design, configure, and maintain Layer 2/Layer 3 network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems
• Administer Linux‑based network management systems, monitoring tools, and supporting server infrastructure
• Deploy and manage VNFs and virtual machines using platforms like VMware, KVM, or Proxmox
• Monitor network performance and respond to alerts, outages, and degradation events
• Troubleshoot complex issues such as packet loss, latency, routing anomalies, and equipment failures
• Assist with POP buildouts, customer handoffs, and interconnection with third‑party providers
• Collaborate with field engineers, technical services, and construction teams on network projects
• Perform regular firmware upgrades and security patches
• Support field engineers and network operations teams with technical guidance
• Handle additional duties as needed

This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

• Excellent organization, documentation, and attention to detail
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Able to perform well under pressure

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree in Networking or IT preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or ISP operations
• Hands‑on Linux system administration experience (command line, shell scripting, troubleshooting)
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Proxmox)—VM deployment, resource management, performance tuning