Vulcan Elements
Network Engineer
Research Triangle Park, NC +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 19, 2026
- Location
- Research Triangle Park, NC
Durham, North Carolina, United States - Experience
- 3+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration preferred; candidates with less experience and strong technical ability, certifications, and demonstrated initiative are encouraged to apply.
About the job
Owns the design, deployment, operation, security, and documentation of IT networks across offices and manufacturing facilities, coordinating with OT to maintain secure separation and connectivity.
What you'll do
- Design, deploy, and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure and network services.
- Implement network security controls and support NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance, audits, and assessments.
- Document network systems and support physical infrastructure deployments and cross-functional production needs.
What they ask for
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies, including Catalyst and/or Meraki switching, wireless, and security platforms.
- Strong fundamentals in VLANs, routing, spanning tree, subnetting, ACLs, VPNs, enterprise wireless, BGP, OSPF, QoS, and SD-WAN concepts.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a manufacturing environment, and perform cable runs, rack installations, and equipment mounting.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, and network-level controls; CMMC assessment experience is strongly preferred.
- Cisco CCNA or CCNP, Meraki ECMS, CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA Security+; experience with federal contractors, DoD programs, or government-adjacent facilities is also preferred.
Tools
Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti UniFi, Catalyst, NIST 800-171, CMMC, DHCP, DNS, VPN
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