Network Engineer

Job Description

Senior Network Engineer – Hybrid (Columbus, OH) | Contract to Hire

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This hybrid role requires candidates to live in Columbus, OH or the surrounding area. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design robust, scalable LAN, WAN, data center, wireless, and hybrid cloud networks.
• Select appropriate networking protocols, technologies, and hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Implement network security best practices: segmentation, VPNs, ACLs, IDS/IPS, and encryption.
• Integrate network infrastructure with servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
• Leverage network automation, APIs, and scripting to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure IT services.
• Provide L4 production infrastructure support and document network designs and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing IT network solutions.
• Expertise in VLANs, OSPF, BGP, VPN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and security systems.
• Experience with Agile, ITSM/ITIL, and enterprise architecture practices.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Skills:

• Network architecture, cloud networking (SaaS/PaaS), and security.
• System development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, DevOps, Waterfall).
• Technology evaluation, budgeting, and process improvement.