Network Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Contract To Hire
Company: IDR
Category: Network Engineering
Job Description Apply Now
Join a leading organization as a Network Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures. As a Network Engineer, you will focus on supporting enterprise-level environments, with a particular emphasis on dynamic and high-availability retail networks. This full-time position presents an excellent opportunity to work with advanced networking technologies and industry-leading hardware, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal performance across large-scale environments. If you are passionate about network design, proactive in troubleshooting, and eager to work within a collaborative and innovative team, this role is designed for you.
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this on-site Network Engineer position enables you to leverage your expertise in enterprise networking, including LAN, WAN, and connectivity across various environments. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, enhancing infrastructure reliability and scalability, while supporting business growth and operational excellence. The position offers exposure to both traditional and modern networking platforms, with a focus on continuous improvement and adopting new technologies.
As a Network Engineer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity and performance of network systems. Your experience with enterprise-grade networking hardware, next-generation firewalls, cloud platforms, and network automation tools will be highly valued. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy tackling technical challenges, and are committed to advancing their careers in network engineering.
Network Engineer - Summary- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure for optimal connectivity and performance.
- Support LAN, WAN, and virtualized networking environments across diverse industries, with a focus on retail networks.
- Install, configure, and manage networking hardware and systems in line with industry best practices.
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and uptime.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance infrastructure scalability and reliability.
- Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, and cloud connectivity.
- Install, configure, and maintain networking hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Support virtual environments with a focus on VMware and related networking components.
- Monitor and analyze network performance metrics to identify and resolve outages or bottlenecks.
- Deploy and maintain next-generation firewalls, including platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco Firepower.
- Implement and support cloud networking solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Utilize network automation and infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform and Ansible, to streamline network management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and technical projects.
- Document network configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures for ongoing support and compliance.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continually improve the network environment.
- Competitive compensation package reflecting experience and expertise in network engineering.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Access to an Employee Stock Ownership Program and other financial incentives.
- Opportunity to join a recognized leader in the industry with a proven track record of employee satisfaction.
- Dedicated engagement manager committed to supporting your professional development and success.
- Recognition as a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for multiple consecutive years.
- Extensive experience (typically 4-7 years) designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructures.
- Advanced proficiency in BGP and dynamic routing protocols.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade networking hardware and next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower).
- Strong understanding of cloud networking and connectivity, particularly with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with modern networking platforms such as SASE or SD-WAN.
- Experience supporting virtualized environments, particularly VMware.
- Knowledge of network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues efficiently.
- Excellent communicator, able to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Detail-oriented professional who excels in documenting processes and maintaining network compliance standards.
- Adaptable and eager to learn, with a passion for staying current on industry advancements and best practices.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, providing the benefits of working in a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area known for its thriving business community.
- This is a full-time, onsite opportunity with a leading organization renowned for its commitment to employee growth and engagement.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are a dedicated Network Engineer seeking a rewarding career path and the opportunity to work on innovative projects, we invite you to apply today by clicking the job application button. Take the next step in your professional journey and contribute to the success of a leading organization in the field of enterprise networking.