Conversant Group is an amazing, growing IT infrastructure and security consulting company based in Chattanooga, TN – with employees in most states in the U.S. Conversant Group has provided technical, organizational, procedural, and process consulting internationally, based on our insights from fighting threat actors and their damage, since the company was formed in 2009.
Unlike many in IT, Conversant Group has a unique perspective: breach context should inform all defensive strategies and tactics.
About The Position:
The Network Engineer will support both project-based work and the ongoing maintenance of customers' existing network environments, including M&A activities. This role requires hands-on experience with Cisco network switches, firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto), SD-WAN, and Wi-Fi 802.1x. The Network Engineer will work closely with senior engineers and the Project Management Office (PMO) to support network projects, gather requirements, help scope project engagements, and ensure the security and performance of client networks.
\n- Assist in the design and deployment of network solutions for project-based work, including Cisco switches, Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, and SD-WAN.
- Gather requirements and assist in scoping project engagements, collaborating with senior engineers and the PMO.
- Provide support for customers' existing network environments, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Participate in M&A activities by assisting in the integration of networks, systems, and applications.
- Implement network security measures, including firewall policies, VPNs, and Wi-Fi 802.1x.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and the PMO to execute network projects and implement network changes.
- Assist in cloud networking tasks in Azure and AWS, including connectivity and security configurations.
- Maintain network documentation, including configurations and topology diagrams.
- Stay updated with industry trends and provide support and recommendations to clients.
- 3-5 years of experience in network support, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Experience working as a consultant, supporting clients with technical network solutions.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco network switches, Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, and SD-WAN technologies.
- Basic understanding of cloud networking in Azure and AWS.
- Experience with M&A network integration support.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage both project-based work and ongoing support tasks.
- Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Teams and Cisco VOIP.
- Familiarity with data center relocation projects.
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
- CompTIA Network+
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Why work with us?
We offer a dynamic, innovative work environment with rewarding work - help save our clients from disaster!
We truly value our employees and provide an extraordinary package to prove it, including:
Internal and external learning & development opportunities, including career advancement.
Competitive compensation & benefits.
Scheduled & flexible PTO programs.
Fully remote work options.
Family friendly programs
Care packages
Regular team building events.
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