Sr. Network Engineer

Job Description Job Description

AAC is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our client's Network Operations Center (NOC) team. This role will serve as a technical leader and trusted resource for network operations, providing advanced expertise in the design, administration, maintenance, security, and troubleshooting of a complex statewide network infrastructure. Reporting directly to the NOC Manager, this position requires a highly skilled professional capable of working independently, making critical technical decisions, and implementing solutions with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively across multiple technical teams while supporting mission-critical systems. Important: This is a fully onsite position. Remote work is not available.

Work Location & Travel Requirements

• Primary work location: Columbia, SC area
• Candidates must be residents of South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia and willing to relocate within 40 miles of Columbia, SC

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, install, maintain, and upgrade network infrastructure components
• Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise network environments
• Support and maintain Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet/FortiGate, Meraki, Certes, Citrix NetScaler, and Trellix solutions
• Diagnose and resolve complex networking and connectivity issues
• Perform network analysis, architecture design, implementation, and support
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and technical procedures
• Implement cybersecurity best practices and ensure secure version compliance
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization
• Troubleshoot and remediate issues within a complex voice-integrated infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and support multiple concurrent projects
• Provide knowledge transfer, mentoring, and informal training to team members as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field OR
• Four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco Firewalls
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco Routers
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco Switches
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco VPN technologies
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco Network Administration
• 5+ years of experience with Palo Alto Firewalls

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with network monitoring and tracing tools
• 10+ years of experience in core network architecture
• 10+ years of experience with advanced routing, switching, and network troubleshooting
• 4+ years of experience supporting enterprise wireless networks
• 3+ years of experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure environments

Preferred Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Apply now with your updated resume highlighting relevant Cisco, Palo Alto, and enterprise network experience.

Company Description Advanced Automation Consulting, Inc., with our corporate office in Columbia, SC, is an IT Consulting Services firm focused on the long-term success of our clients and consultants. At AAC, we never lose our intense, passionate focus on the needs of our clients. We attract and retain the best and brightest consultants and provide them with support, training, and the project discipline to ensure the success of our clients and AAC.

We operate at the highest level of integrity at all times, strive to be the Best of the Best in all that we do, and we are the Best Value service provider to our clients. Company Description Advanced Automation Consulting, Inc., with our corporate office in Columbia, SC, is an IT Consulting Services firm focused on the long-term success of our clients and consultants. At AAC, we never lose our intense, passionate focus on the needs of our clients. We attract and retain the best and brightest consultants and provide them with support, training, and the project discipline to ensure the success of our clients and AAC. We operate at the highest level of integrity at all times, strive to be the Best of the Best in all that we do, and we are the Best Value service provider to our clients.