Network Engineer/SDWAN/Cisco

A local technology?driven organization is seeking a Network Engineer to join their Infrastructure & Operations team. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise?grade network environments across LAN, WAN, SD?WAN, and next?generation firewall platforms. You'll work hands?on with customer premises equipment-including routers, switches, telephony devices-and ensure that network services meet performance, reliability, and security standards. You'll partner closely with internal teams and external carriers to optimize connectivity, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a resilient network architecture.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex networking challenges, improving infrastructure stability, and supporting mission?critical operations. This is an onsite role..
Contract Duration: 12 Month Contract, Extensions

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands?on experience with IP routers, switches, telephony, and customer premises equipment.
• Design, configure, and deploy LAN and WAN network connections, hardware, software, communication links, and services.
• Optimize network and system services; troubleshoot and resolve network performance issues.
• Responsible for service provisioning and monitoring of network infrastructure to company standards.
• 5-8 years of experience with Cisco and Juniper routers.
• Strong knowledge of internetworking designs, routing concepts, and their practical applications.
• Solid understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 internetworking technologies.
• 5-8 years of experience working with core networking protocols.
• Firewall experience with platforms such as Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, Check Point NG, etc.
• Extensive hands?on experience with Cisco switches and routers.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with LTE/5G or wireless carriers.
• API, scripting, or automation skills (Python preferred).

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 40% Traditional Route/Switch, Firewall
• 40% SDWAN
• 20% Wireless