Network Engineer

Job overview

The Network Engineer role is onsite in Durham, NC. Compensation is not specified. Vulcan Elements manufactures American rare-earth permanent magnets for critical industries including defense, aerospace, and automotive, with a focus on national security and economic resiliency. The engineer owns the design, deployment, operation, and documentation of the company’s IT network as it expands its manufacturing campus. The role supports secure, reliable connectivity for office and production environments while coordinating IT/OT separation and compliance needs.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure using Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti UniFi
• own network architecture, VLANs, routing, wireless, firewall policies, and connectivity standards
• collaborate with the OT Network Engineer on segmentation and connectivity
• maintain security controls aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC
• support DHCP, DNS, VPN, remote access, and authentication
• assist with racks, cabling, UPS systems, access points, and switches
• maintain diagrams, configuration baselines, change logs, and security plans
• support audits and compliance reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

network engineer

network infrastructure

cisco meraki

ubiquiti unifi

lan/wan/wlan

it/ot segmentation

nist 800-171

cmmc

manufacturing campus

durham nc

vulcan elements

u.s. person required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Greenfield network buildout supporting a new manufacturing campus; candidates with less than three years’ experience may be considered if they demonstrate strong technical ability, certifications, and initiative.

About the employer

Vulcan Elements is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.