Network Engineer / Canton / On-site

Motion Recruitment
  • Canton, GA
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    My team is partnered with a global leader in aerospace manufacturing that supplies aircraft manufacturers worldwide. This company is looking for a full-time Network Engineer to join their small, close-knit IT team 5 days onsite with on call rotation in Canton, GA. This role focuses primarily on Cisco networking, network segmentation, and infrastructure modernization within a highly technical, hands-on environment.

    This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a complex, enterprise-level network in a critical industry. You’ll be joining a small, collaborative team where your expertise directly impacts operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys solving network challenges. This position offers room to grow technically, visibility across global teams, and a chance to work on meaningful modernization projects like segmentation, firewall upgrades, and compliance readiness - all while maintaining a strong work-life balance and supportive team culture.

    Required Skills & Experience
    • 5+ years of network infrastructure experience (Cisco routers, switches, and chassis)
    • 3+ years of systems administration (Windows networking, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory)
    • 3+ years of experience with Azure and Nutanix or similar virtualization platforms
    • Experience with Fortinet firewalls, Aruba Wireless (Aruba Central), and data center server hardware
    • Familiarity with network segmentation and compliance initiatives (DoD or CMMC preferred)
    • Microsoft 365 administration experience
    • Preferred Certifications: CCNA or CCNP, Microsoft MCSE

    What You Will Be Doing

    Tech Breakdown
    • 90% Cisco networking, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure
    • 10% Systems administration, on-call rotation (1 week every 4 weeks; 2-3 calls per week)
    Day-to-Day Responsibilities
    • Operate and maintain Cisco-based network environments
    • Lead network segmentation and compliance projects (CMMC readiness)
    • Manage firewalls, VLANs, and routing configurations
    • Oversee Nutanix virtual infrastructure and system backups
    • Provide Tier 3 support and troubleshoot critical issues
    • Collaborate with IT and operations to improve reliability and performance
    The Offer
    • Bonus eligible (based on company performance)
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • PTO
    • 401k matching
    • Company-paid Life Insurance

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCanton, GA

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associateunmatched
    • CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
    • Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
    • Cisco Routersunmatched
    • Cisco Switchesunmatched
    • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)unmatched
    • DNS (Domain Name System)unmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Firewallsunmatched
    • Hardware Virtualizationunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineerunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows System Administrationunmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Server Hardwareunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
    • VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)unmatched
    • Virtualizationunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Wireless Communicationsunmatched

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