Network Engineer Jobs in Birmingham, AL | Ambit Solutions
About this role
We hold ourselves to a higher standard, driven by our core values: Faith and Family First Honesty and Integrity Know What We Do Know and Serve Others CAREER OPPORTUNITY Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess broad, hands-on experience across routing and switching, firewall, and network security applications. This role is a strong fit for someone with a solid understanding of network architecture design who is comfortable working across a multi-vendor environment and supporting the full lifecycle of a network, from design and deployment through monitoring and troubleshooting. Multi-vendor routing & switching expertise Comprehensive firewall & network security management Full lifecycle support: design, deployment, and optimization Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain routing and switching solutions across multi-vendor environments Configure, manage, and maintain firewalls and network security policies to protect infrastructure and client data Support voice and SIP/VoIP infrastructure, including session border controllers (SBCs), as part of the broader network Monitor network performance and capacity, and proactively identify and resolve issues Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for network-related issues Produce and maintain accurate network documentation and diagrams Collaborate with internal teams and clients to resolve technical challenges Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies Qualifications Extensive experience in network routing and switching across a multi-vendor environment Strong experience with firewall management and network security Solid understanding of network architecture design and best practices Solid understanding of VoIP (Voice over IP) infrastructure Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with SIP protocol and VoIP technologies, including SBCs Proficiency with the Linux CLI Knowledge of Asterisk or similar platforms Experience with SD-WAN and network automation Certifications Relevant certifications are a strong plus. We value depth across a range of technologies rather than any single vendor, and equivalent hands-on experience will be considered. Examples include, but are not limited to: Routing, Switching and Wireless: Aruba (ACMA, ACMP, ACSP), Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP), CWNP (CWNA), CompTIA Network+ Firewall and Security: Palo Alto Networks (PCNSA, PCNSE), Fortinet (NSE 4 through 7), Check Point (CCSA, CCSE), CompTIA Security+ Voice and VoIP: SIP School (SSCA), Asterisk (dCAA/dCAP), SBC vendor certifications (e.g. Ribbon, TelcoBridges) Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work remotely Collaborative and supportive team environment Chance to make a significant impact on the company’s success We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please note that as part of our policy to ensure a substance-free workplace, Ambit team members are required to consent to random drug testing. Additionally, a background check and/or drug test must be cleared to enter government facilities. 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What this role is, and what else it is called
Employers in Birmingham advertise this kind of work as Network Engineer, Central Office Telecom Field Technician I, CENTRAL OFFICE TELECOM FIELD TECHNICIAN II and ICT Network Manager (3rd Line) too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a mid-level Networks & Telecommunications role in Birmingham, advertised as on-site.
How this role compares to the market
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