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Network Engineer at Insight Global Network Engineer at Insight Global in Benson, North Carolina Posted in 12 days ago.

Type:

full-time Our client is seeking a Network Engineer/Administrator for a Manufacturing environment. Responsibilities

Network Design and Deployment:

Architect, implement, and maintain

LAN/WAN/WLAN

infrastructure across office and manufacturing environments using Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti UniFi platforms.

IT Network Ownership:

Take primary ownership of the IT network environment, including network architecture, VLANs, routing, wireless, firewall policies, and connectivity standards.

IT/OT Collaboration:

Work closely with the OT Network Engineer to support secure segmentation and connectivity between IT and OT environments.

Security and Compliance:

Implement and maintain network security controls aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements.

Network Services:

Support core network services including DHCP, DNS, VPN, remote access, and network authentication.

Infrastructure Deployment:

Support network racks, cabling, UPS systems, access points, switches, and related physical infrastructure as new facilities are built out.

Documentation:

Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration baselines, change logs, and system security plans (SSPs) as required for CMMC assessments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Engineering, Operations, and IT teams to support network requirements for automation, data acquisition, and production systems.

Government and Compliance Support:

Support internal audits, CMMC assessments, and government contract compliance reviews with thorough documentation and evidence collection. Qualifications

Experience:

3+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration preferred.

• Cisco networking technologies, including Catalyst and/or Meraki switching, wireless, and security platforms.
• R/S - Strong fundamentals in VLANs, routing, spanning tree, subnetting, ACLs, VPNs, and enterprise wireless networking.

Security Mindset:

Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, and network-level controls. Experience supporting or preparing for CMMC assessments is strongly preferred.

Routing and Switching:

Strong fundamentals in BGP, OSPF, spanning tree, VLANs, QoS, and SD-WAN concepts.

OT Awareness:

Familiarity with IT/OT network segmentation or manufacturing environments is preferred, but deep industrial controls experience is not required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a manufacturing environment, and perform cable runs, rack installations, and equipment mounting.

Preferred Certifications:

Cisco CCNA or CCNP, Meraki ECMS, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+