Network Engineer

Overview

Design, deploy, and maintain secure enterprise networks across on-prem and Azure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• network deployment
• access controls
• zero trust
• siem integration
• solution architecture
• incident resolution

Tasks

-Implement and manage network access controls (ACLs), segmentation rules, and traffic inspection mechanisms. -Ensure network infrastructure aligns with compliance standards such as FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, CMMC, and ISO 27001. -Engineer and maintain secure, highly available LAN/WAN topologies with IPv4 and IPv6 support. -Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 escalation support for network-related issues affecting internal systems and customer environments. -Design and enforce network segmentation and access policies in accordance with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles. -Configure and deploy core network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, VPNs, and wireless systems. -Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on vulnerability remediation, audit support, and integration of SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel. -Architect, design, and implement customized network solutions based on customer requirements, spanning Azure, hybrid, and on-premises environments. -Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP schemas, port mappings, and device inventories. -Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents, implementing both corrective and preventive actions. -Participate in planning and technical design reviews for customer onboarding, secure facility deployments, and internal infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• ospf/bgp
• azure
• zero trust
• ccna
• terraform
• 3+ yrs

What You Bring

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN GREATER MOBILE, AL. AND ONLY THOSE CURRENTLY LIVING WITHIN IN COMMUTABLE DISTANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. NO RELOCATION OR VISA ASSISTANCE IS BEING OFFERED AT THIS TIME. FirstFour Group, the Gulf Coast’s preferred partner for specialized information technology recruitment, is seeking a mission-driven Network Engineer on behalf of our client, a rapidly scaling IT Services organization. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure and scalable network infrastructure that supports both internal operations and external client environments. This role is ideal for a passionate technologist with a solid foundation in enterprise networking and is looking to advance their expertise in Zero Trust, compliance-driven architecture, and operational resilience. -protocols (OSPF/BGP). -One or more of the following certifications: CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Fortinet NSE 4+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate -Hands-on experience with monitoring, log analysis, and packet captures (e.g., Wireshark). -Experience managing enterprise firewalls -Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and secure enclaves. -Familiarity with cloud networking in Microsoft Azure (NSGs, VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway). -Experience supporting customer environments, installations, or hybrid IT deployments. -Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent experience. -Exposure to infrastructure as code (IaC) or SDN concepts (e.g., Terraform, Azure ARM templates). -Greater than 3 years in network engineering roles. -Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, NAT, VPN (IPSec/OpenVPN), DNS, DHCP, and routing -Familiarity with NIST 800-53, CMMC, or ISO 27001 network-related control implementations.

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Benefits

Our client offers a competitive base salary, bonus potential, and an excellent benefits package (health options, matching 401K, etc.), and nearly unlimited room for professional growth. For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply today.

About Firstfour Staffing

-From a Daphne, Alabama headquarters, they’ve grown into a full‑service agency placing both professionals and skilled trades across the Gulf‑South and nationwide. -Their financials reflect a nimble enterprise—sub‑$1 M in revenue—allowing them to stay agile and client‑focused in a competitive market. -They staff a range of roles, from IT and finance to welding and electrical work, bringing rigor to both permanent hires and project‑based contracts. -Typical projects span corporate placements and onsite contract staffing, often supporting engineering firms, construction projects, and industrial operations. -A standout practice: they blend hands‑on contractor oversight with executive recruiting—making them a go‑to for both boardroom and worksite staffing. -Though young, the company extends its impact well beyond Alabama, leveraging regional roots with a national reach in talent delivery.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is provided.