Network Field Engineer (Nationwide Travel Required)

Woodard & Curran

Virtual, United States

Full Time

Posted August 17, 2026

$75k - $105k

Power Generation

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Job Description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.

Key Responsibilities

Design, configure, implement, install, monitor and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure with a focus on cybersecurity and safety and operational efficiency in an O&M plant environment, ensuring network safety and performance.
Maintain and optimize networking systems applying in-depth technical knowledge to ensure efficient, secure, and reliable network performance.
Implement and enforce cybersecurity principles and best practices, with a focus on protecting networks and systems while ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
Monitor traditional, cellular and satellite network performance, capacity and security, identify potential issues, and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and procedures
Configure and implement networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and security protocols.
Communicate technical information in an easily understandable way to non-technical employees.
Update the IT ticketing and project management system with detailed notes regarding assigned tasks/resolutions.
Collaborate with other IT teams, vendors, ISPs and stakeholders to ensure network solutions meet business needs.
Keep abreast of the latest networking technologies/best practices, security, and trends.
May be involved in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
May participate in vendor selection and evaluation.

Requirements

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Ability to travel up to 50% for onsite network and operational needs.
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on network engineer experience.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) desirable.
Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS) and the OSI/TCP-IP models, hardware (Cisco, Pal Alto, Cradlepoint, Starlink, etc.) and network management/monitoring tools (Solar Winds, Wireshark, etc.).
In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems and hardware such as LAN, firewalls, routers, switches, access points, cybersecurity and principles and practices related to site safety.
Strong knowledge and understanding of cellular and satellite devices.
Excellent time management, communication, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in team environment.
Ability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and/or Certified IS Security Professional (CISSP) highly preferred.