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.***