Network Engineer at CAI
Blythewood, SC
$80–$90/hrfrom the description
Jul 10, 2026
Blythewood, SC
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A full-time, onsite network engineering role focused on managing and maintaining a statewide, multi-site network infrastructure using technologies such as Cisco/Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet/FortiGate, Citrix NetScaler, and Trellix. Day-to-day work spans configuration, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, security compliance, and documentation, with a supporting role in guiding peers. Suited to an experienced network engineer with 6+ years in large-scale enterprise environments.
Senior level · 6+ years · Columbia, SC · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $88,555 (middle half $73,134–$108,525). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (4)
The title in the posting is 'Network Engineer' but the body text alternately refers to the role as 'Network Administrator Consultant' and 'Sr. Network Engineer' — the advertised seniority is treated as Unspecified because the canonical job title carries no level modifier, while the actual requirements (6+ years, statewide/multi-site scope, complex voice-integrated environments, NOC leadership) support a Senior classification.
A Bachelor's degree is listed under requirements but is immediately qualified with 'equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered', so the degree requirement is set to None.
Industry certifications (CCNA/CCNP, PCNSA/PCNSE, Fortinet NSE/FCP, CompTIA Network+/Security+) are explicitly called 'preferred' in the posting and are captured as a single preferred skill with alternatives.
Blythewood, SC is a suburb within the Columbia, SC metro area (CBSA 17900); the role is onsite at that location.
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