Network Engineer III

Overview

On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24+ mo(s)

Skills

TCP / IP
CISCO
JUNIPER
PALO ALTO
LINUX

Job Details

Network Engineer III - Contract (24 Months)

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Pay Range: $60-$65/hr (DOE)
Client: A world-renowned global technology innovator building next-generation aerospace and connectivity systems

About the Opportunity

We are supporting a highly distinguished tech organization recognized for its groundbreaking work in cloud, devices, and advanced aerospace initiatives in hiring a Network Engineer III to join a specialized team in Redmond.

This role supports terrestrial networking for cutting-edge test environments that play a direct part in satellite systems, launch-readiness operations, and emerging space technologies. If you're looking to apply your networking expertise toward something mission-driven and future-focused, this is that role.

What You ll Do

You ll join the Terrestrial Networking Team (TNT), which supports several high-demand test venues. This team is scaling its engineering capacity, and you ll be one of four contractors helping stabilize and modernize network operations across these mission-critical environments.

Your work directly accelerates initiatives such as:

  • Automating network configuration workflows
  • Improving security posture and supporting certification readiness
  • Managing and optimizing network resource access
  • Ensuring smooth operations across major test venues (EGSE, Flatsat, PIT, Carwash)

This role gives you hands-on exposure to innovative systems used in aerospace, satellite testing, and launch preparation.

Typical Day

  • Onsite hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Occasional OT, weekend, or holiday work depending on mission schedules
  • Collaborate with engineers, lab teams, and test-venue owners
  • Troubleshoot, optimize, and support highly available network environments
  • Contribute to readiness tasks and network automation initiatives

Required Skills (Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills)

  1. Deep Networking Expertise
    • TCP/IP networking, routing, and protocols: TCP, OSPF, BGP
    • Firewalls, ACLs, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and core infrastructure technologies
  2. Multi-Vendor Networking Equipment
    • Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Alcatel-Lucent, Brocade, Extreme, Citrix, F5, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.
  3. Linux/Unix Systems Experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

  1. Python scripting for analysis, automation, and insights
  2. Hands-on lab experience (hardware setup, troubleshooting, validation)
  3. IPv4/IPv6 design and implementation experience

Leadership Principles (Preferred)

  1. Ownership - You step into ambiguous situations and drive outcomes
  2. Learn and Be Curious - You experiment, explore, and upskill continuously

Experience & Education

  • 3-5 years of relevant networking experience
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

What Makes This Role Exciting

  • Work that directly intersects with rockets, satellites, and next-gen connectivity
  • Opportunity to learn emerging technologies in a highly advanced engineering ecosystem
  • Culture that values transparency, open communication, and collaboration

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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