Network Engineer

Southern Tire Mart

Columbia, Mississippi

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, BGP, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Documentation, Firewalls, Help Desk, Identify Issues, Network Access Control (NAC), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Connectivity, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, On Call, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Columbia, Mississippi
POSTED
30+ days ago
Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, and maintain network hardware including firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless access points
  • Monitor network performance and availability, responding to alerts and resolving issues in a timely manner
  • Design and implement VLAN segmentation, routing policies, and network access controls
  • Configure and maintain site-to-site VPN tunnels and WAN connectivity across multiple locations
  • Support SD-WAN deployments and ongoing infrastructure refresh initiatives
  • Manage wireless infrastructure including access point deployment and cloud-based network management platforms
  • Assist with datacenter networking and firewall management
  • Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and change records
  • Provide escalation support to the helpdesk team for complex network-related issues
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours network support
  • Travel to locations as needed for onsite network installations, troubleshooting, and infrastructure projects (occasional travel required)
Qualifications
  • Experience with enterprise firewall platforms and network security concepts
  • Working knowledge of routing and switching fundamentals (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP)
  • Familiarity with SD-WAN technologies and multi-site network environments
  • Experience with VPN configuration and troubleshooting
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently
  • Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
  • All experience levels will be considered — demonstrated ability and a willingness to learn are valued over credentials alone
Preferred but Not Required
  • Cisco CCNA or CCNP (or equivalent experience)
  • Fortinet NSE certification
  • Experience with cloud-managed networking platforms
  • Familiarity with datacenter switching and network automation concepts

About the Company

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Southern Tire Mart