Shentel · 14 hours ago
IT Network Engineer, Principal
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expShentel specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and telecommunications services to rural communities in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Principal IT Network Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Cisco network infrastructures, ensuring high uptime and efficient troubleshooting of network issues.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-wide network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks
Maintain efficient and reliable network access to file resources, corporate systems, email, and the Internet
Responsible for configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking devices
Monitor network infrastructure to ensure continuous performance of network operations
Create appropriate alerts, triggers, notifications and reporting necessary for effective problem identification and remediation
Collaborate in project meetings with other departments to define new network project requirements, determine the hardware and architecture that will be required, and schedule the implementation timeline
Build and manage the security infrastructure of the corporate network to include installing hardware, configuring firewalls and Internet content filters, setting up virtual private networks (VPNs), and performing upgrades
Support the organization's wireless networks. Design, deploy, and administer wireless infrastructure and supporting systems. Perform upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment deployment
Develop and maintain accurate and comprehensive detailed network diagrams of the corporate network and specific architectures
Provide troubleshooting and support for network-related incidents, coordinating with internal teams and vendors as needed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
7-10 years of Network management experience
LAN/WAN and Wireless network administration experience in an IT or enterprise environment
Deep understanding of Cisco technologies, TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and switching (VLANs, STP)
Previous experience with Cisco IOS and network management tools
Network design and implementation with experience in design and architecture documentation creation
Network device interoperability
Ability to configure routers/switches from default state to create, deploy and troubleshoot a basic network capable of L2/L3 communication
Network monitoring methods and processes
Network security concepts and processes
Working knowledge of network security products
EPP, Content filter, network device and patching concepts and processes
Firewall and IPS management
Limited firewall / IPS ruleset creation and management experience
Wireless configuration and management
Wireless network design understanding with limited deployment experience
Preferred
Four Year Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or another related technical field
Network security experience
Company
Shentel
We’re Shentel. We may be new to you, but we’ve been in business since 1902. Back then.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$567.4M2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $567.4M
2000-01-21IPO
Leadership Team
Edward McKay
President & CEO
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