SR. NETWORK ENGINEER - CHARLESTON in North Charleston, South Carolina at Cantey Technology Consulting, LLC

Our company helps our clients with IT so they can focus on running their business, law firm, school, or medical practice. We also do schools and contracting work for large organizations. Big picture— we do all sorts of things from designing and deploying enterprise networks to providing ongoing maintenance and network management. Some clients want to push the envelope with new technologies, while others want to keep costs to a minimum.

We are looking for great people who are excited about technology and enjoy dealing directly with clients. We're fanatics about customer service, we run a responsive and professional operation, and we love what we do. Every day is different, and you must be comfortable thinking quickly on your feet while delivering consistent, repeatable network solutions.

In this role, you will work on-site approximately 60% of the time and remotely roughly 40% of the time. This is a full-time position requiring approximately 40 hours per week, with additional hours occasionally required depending on project needs. Office support hours are 8AM to 6PM EST.

The Sr. Network Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, standardization, and optimization of client network environments. This role serves as a senior technical escalation point, mentors team members, and ensures all network projects meet company and industry standards.

o 5+ years of experience in network engineering or related senior technical roles

o Design and deployment of LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments

o Strong TCP/IP knowledge including DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs, routing, and switching

o Experience with firewalls, network security concepts, and VPN technologies

o Experience with Cisco Meraki full stack - Firewalls, Switches, and APs

o Vendor specific L2/L3 switch experience:

• Cisco Catalyst

• Brocade/Ruckus

• Avaya/Extreme

o Vendor specific firewall experience:

• Palo Alto

• Fortinet

• Watchguard

o Ability to identify and solve complex network issues in unfamiliar environments remotely

o Ability to serve as a network escalation resource for the support team

o Experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers

o Ability to identify opportunities for automation and scripting

o Strong documentation discipline including network diagrams and standards

o Presales experience including network design input and quote assistance

o Experience with ticketing systems including accurate time and work documentation

o Ability to maintain a 75% billable utilization target

o Strong client communication and troubleshooting skills

o Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments

o Experience with Managed Services a plus

Certifications Desired:

o CCNA / CCNP

o Network+ / Security+

o Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, occasionally stooping, crawling, and reaching

o May be required to lift up to 60 pounds

o Requires normal range of vision and hearing

A couple of other things:

o You must provide your own transportation and smartphone

o Must be fun to work with and understand humor

Voted one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work, recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies List multiple years running, and known for delivering high-quality, modern network and IT solutions. We offer strong internal growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a team culture built around trust and technical excellence.