Network Engineer

Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support and strengthen a multi-site networking environment in Greenville, South Carolina. This position plays a key role in building reliable connectivity across corporate, plant, remote, and cloud-based operations while maintaining strong security and performance standards. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise routing, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, cloud networking, and voice-related troubleshooting within a complex production-focused organization.

Responsibilities:

• Build, configure, and sustain enterprise network infrastructure spanning on-premises, wireless, cloud, and hybrid environments across multiple facilities.

• Oversee routing and connectivity services using Cisco networking technologies to ensure stable and efficient communication between sites and systems.

• Manage Meraki switching and wireless environments, including segmentation strategy, access point performance, VLAN configuration, and day-to-day issue resolution.

• Administer Palo Alto firewall platforms by maintaining security rules, remote access connectivity, VPN services, and threat protection capabilities.

• Plan and support SD-WAN connectivity linking offices, manufacturing locations, remote operations, and cloud platforms.

• Track network health through performance monitoring, capacity review, failover validation, traffic analysis, and resiliency planning.

• Support Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 networking by designing secure cloud connectivity, hybrid network architecture, and associated security controls.

• Diagnose and resolve advanced issues affecting voice and unified communications, including latency, packet loss, jitter, audio quality, and QoS behavior.

• Contribute to cybersecurity operations through network segmentation, access control, vulnerability remediation, security event review, and participation in incident recovery planning.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation and lead infrastructure initiatives such as upgrades, vendor coordination, standards development, and new site deployments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant background.
• At least 7 years of experience working in enterprise network engineering or network administration roles.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco routers, routing protocols, and enterprise networking design.
• Practical experience supporting Meraki switching and wireless platforms in a business environment.
• Proven ability to manage Palo Alto firewalls, VPN connectivity, and network security policies.
• Experience implementing and supporting SD-WAN solutions across distributed locations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 networking, including hybrid connectivity and cloud security concepts.
• Preferred certifications may include Cisco, Palo Alto, Meraki, Microsoft Azure, or comparable networking and cybersecurity credentials.