Network Engineer at Highwoods Properties in Raleigh, NC | Kablio

Role

Description

cloud infrastructure

network architecture

backup recovery

server maintenance

m365 administration

cybersecurity monitoring

Administer cloud infrastructure, including virtual networks, databases, and servers
Assist in ordering equipment and managing hardware/software maintenance renewals
Participate in server capacity planning
Manage corporate LAN/WAN and building network architecture using Fortinet products.
Proactively maintain a robust and scalable architecture
Apply and enforce backup and disaster recovery policies.
Analyze, recommend, and evaluate new hardware, software, and communications products for network compatibility and applicability
Maintain server standards, naming conventions, directory structures, account access practices, backup and disaster recovery policies
Oversee virtual server and virtual desktop environments.
Configure and support networking protocols, cabling, routers, and switches.
Perform regular server maintenance to minimize outages and downtime.
Administer and support M365 with Hybrid Exchange and Hybrid AD/Entra environment.
Monitor, assess, and respond to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
Report activities and progress to the Senior Network Engineer
Collaborate with developers to migrate on-premise workloads to hybrid cloud
Respond to support calls impacting servers, networks, phones, and email systems.
Ensure secure and reliable firewall, wireless, and internet connectivity.

Requirements

windows server

fortinet

cisco

active directory

pci/hipaa

bachelor's

Willingness to travel and work in a fast-paced environment.
Windows Server, DNS, DHCP
Fortinet firewall/router/switch management and LAN/WAN management
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and project management skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred. A comparable combination of education and experience is acceptable
Cisco hosted phone systems
Network security best practices, PCI and HIPAA compliance
Windows Active Directory/Microsoft Entra environments
Minimum seven years’ experience in a network environment
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Cloud platforms: compute, storage, networking, identity

Benefits

M365 hybrid Exchange email

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$832M revenue

Annual Revenue

Generated by managing high-quality office properties across key markets.

27.3M sq ft

Total Managed Space

Spread across major Sun Belt markets, showcasing extensive property portfolio.

8 cities

Key Markets

Focus on prime business districts in Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond, and Tampa.

Backed by disciplined capital and strategic asset management, it generates ~$832 million in annual revenue managing 27.3 million sq ft across major Sun Belt markets.
Specializing in prime business districts—Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa—it builds and sustains vibrant work-placemaking environments.
Typical projects include trophy office towers and mixed-use developments, like Bank of America Tower at Legacy Union in Charlotte.
Led by CEO Ted Klinck since 2018, the firm blends deep development experience with a long-term vision in commercial real estate.
A standout: it fully integrates across acquiring, developing, leasing and managing, delivering turnkey solutions in sought-after markets.

Culture + Values

Integrity
Respect
Teamwork
Excellence
Stewardship
Hard work
Humility
Creativity
Humor
Acceptance
Expertise
Dedication to each other, our stockholders and our customers

Environment + Sustainability

20% reduction

Energy Intensity

Achieved a 20% reduction in energy intensity three years ahead of schedule.

40% by 2030

Carbon Emissions Target

Committed to reducing carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, with 22% already achieved from the 2018 baseline.

100 ENERGY STAR

Certifications

Holds 100 ENERGY STAR certifications, covering 69% of total square footage.

44 LEED-certified

Properties

44 LEED-certified properties, including 3 Platinum, 27 Gold, and 14 Silver certifications, spanning 7.8 million square feet.

Net‑zero carbon emissions target by 2050
Gold‑level Green Lease Leader designation
GRESB Green Star rating four years in a row
Sustainalytics Low ESG Risk Profile rating
MSCI ESG A rating
ISS ESG Prime badge and low‑risk Governance Quality Score
Flood mitigation at 12 high‑risk properties ($4.3 M invested)
$6.2 million invested in energy‑efficiency measures in 2023
Renewable energy systems at 22 properties ($5.7 M invested)
Water‑conservation systems at 36 properties ($2.9 M invested)

Inclusion & Diversity

36% employees female

Employee demographics

36% of the company's workforce is female as of December 31, 2022.

26% employees underrepresented

Employee diversity

26% of the company's workforce are persons of color as of December 31, 2022.

39% hires female

Hiring trends

39% of new hires in 2022 identified as female.

39% hires underrepresented

Hiring diversity

39% of new hires in 2022 were persons of color.

Diversity & Inclusion Group (“DIG”) created, focused on school outreach, communication, career growth, vendor diversity
Paid volunteer time‑off and additional holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Equal‑opportunity employer; engaged employee engagement and inclusion surveys in 2021 & 2022

Articles

About Highwoods Properties

Careers at Highwoods

Investor Relations

News & Press Releases

Role

Description

cloud infrastructure

network architecture

backup recovery

server maintenance

m365 administration

cybersecurity monitoring

Administer cloud infrastructure, including virtual networks, databases, and servers
Assist in ordering equipment and managing hardware/software maintenance renewals
Participate in server capacity planning
Manage corporate LAN/WAN and building network architecture using Fortinet products.
Proactively maintain a robust and scalable architecture
Apply and enforce backup and disaster recovery policies.
Analyze, recommend, and evaluate new hardware, software, and communications products for network compatibility and applicability
Maintain server standards, naming conventions, directory structures, account access practices, backup and disaster recovery policies
Oversee virtual server and virtual desktop environments.
Configure and support networking protocols, cabling, routers, and switches.
Perform regular server maintenance to minimize outages and downtime.
Administer and support M365 with Hybrid Exchange and Hybrid AD/Entra environment.
Monitor, assess, and respond to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
Report activities and progress to the Senior Network Engineer
Collaborate with developers to migrate on-premise workloads to hybrid cloud
Respond to support calls impacting servers, networks, phones, and email systems.
Ensure secure and reliable firewall, wireless, and internet connectivity.

Requirements

windows server

fortinet

cisco

active directory

pci/hipaa

bachelor's

Willingness to travel and work in a fast-paced environment.
Windows Server, DNS, DHCP
Fortinet firewall/router/switch management and LAN/WAN management
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and project management skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred. A comparable combination of education and experience is acceptable
Cisco hosted phone systems
Network security best practices, PCI and HIPAA compliance
Windows Active Directory/Microsoft Entra environments
Minimum seven years’ experience in a network environment
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Cloud platforms: compute, storage, networking, identity

Benefits

M365 hybrid Exchange email

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$832M revenue

Annual Revenue

Generated by managing high-quality office properties across key markets.

27.3M sq ft

Total Managed Space

Spread across major Sun Belt markets, showcasing extensive property portfolio.

8 cities

Key Markets

Focus on prime business districts in Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond, and Tampa.

Backed by disciplined capital and strategic asset management, it generates ~$832 million in annual revenue managing 27.3 million sq ft across major Sun Belt markets.
Specializing in prime business districts—Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa—it builds and sustains vibrant work-placemaking environments.
Typical projects include trophy office towers and mixed-use developments, like Bank of America Tower at Legacy Union in Charlotte.
Led by CEO Ted Klinck since 2018, the firm blends deep development experience with a long-term vision in commercial real estate.
A standout: it fully integrates across acquiring, developing, leasing and managing, delivering turnkey solutions in sought-after markets.

Culture + Values

Integrity
Respect
Teamwork
Excellence
Stewardship
Hard work
Humility
Creativity
Humor
Acceptance
Expertise
Dedication to each other, our stockholders and our customers

Environment + Sustainability

20% reduction

Energy Intensity

Achieved a 20% reduction in energy intensity three years ahead of schedule.

40% by 2030

Carbon Emissions Target

Committed to reducing carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, with 22% already achieved from the 2018 baseline.

100 ENERGY STAR

Certifications

Holds 100 ENERGY STAR certifications, covering 69% of total square footage.

44 LEED-certified

Properties

44 LEED-certified properties, including 3 Platinum, 27 Gold, and 14 Silver certifications, spanning 7.8 million square feet.

Net‑zero carbon emissions target by 2050
Gold‑level Green Lease Leader designation
GRESB Green Star rating four years in a row
Sustainalytics Low ESG Risk Profile rating
MSCI ESG A rating
ISS ESG Prime badge and low‑risk Governance Quality Score
Flood mitigation at 12 high‑risk properties ($4.3 M invested)
$6.2 million invested in energy‑efficiency measures in 2023
Renewable energy systems at 22 properties ($5.7 M invested)
Water‑conservation systems at 36 properties ($2.9 M invested)

Inclusion & Diversity

36% employees female

Employee demographics

36% of the company's workforce is female as of December 31, 2022.

26% employees underrepresented

Employee diversity

26% of the company's workforce are persons of color as of December 31, 2022.

39% hires female

Hiring trends

39% of new hires in 2022 identified as female.

39% hires underrepresented

Hiring diversity

39% of new hires in 2022 were persons of color.

Diversity & Inclusion Group (“DIG”) created, focused on school outreach, communication, career growth, vendor diversity
Paid volunteer time‑off and additional holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Equal‑opportunity employer; engaged employee engagement and inclusion surveys in 2021 & 2022

Articles

About Highwoods Properties

Careers at Highwoods

Investor Relations

News & Press Releases