Network Engineer III

SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Network Engineer III for a remote direct hire opportunity for candidates working EST hours.Candidate will engineer, support, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable connectivity across a geographically distributed organization. This role will serve as a Tier III escalation resource and technical lead for complex network issues, infrastructure modernization, security initiatives, and large-scale technology deployments.

Required Qualifications of the Network Engineer III:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Eight or more years of experience in enterprise networking, telecommunications, or network infrastructure engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and SD-WAN.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network incidents and serving as a Tier III escalation resource in a large enterprise environment.
• Proven ability to lead network infrastructure deployments, technology upgrades, and modernization projects.
• Knowledge of network security, segmentation, access controls, and secure connectivity principles.
• Experience supporting multi-site enterprise networks, including branch offices, corporate environments, data centers, and contact centers.
• Strong understanding of network documentation, change management, incident response, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with cybersecurity teams, infrastructure groups, telecommunications carriers, vendors, and other technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills/Experience of the Network Engineer III:

• CCNP Enterprise certification or equivalent; CCIE certification is highly desirable.
• Experience with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Client, Catalyst Center, and enterprise wireless platforms.
• Background in banking, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FFIEC guidance, GLBA, and network segmentation requirements.
• Experience with network automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, or Ansible.
• Knowledge of enterprise voice, unified communications, carrier transport services, and Genesys Cloud connectivity.

Responsibilities of the Network Engineer III:

• Design, configure, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, SD-WAN, voice, and telecommunications services.
• Provide Tier III technical support for complex network incidents, lead root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Lead medium-to-large network infrastructure projects, technology refreshes, modernization initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Partner with security and infrastructure teams to implement network segmentation, strengthen access controls, support PCI compliance, and maintain secure connectivity.
• Coordinate with telecommunications providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve service issues and deliver network solutions; maintain accurate technical documentation and implementation procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, support change management and scheduled maintenance activities, and take ownership of assigned operational and project responsibilities.

Work Location: Remote. EST hours. Direct Hire.

Compensation / Benefits: Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match.

***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***