Network Engineer

the Woodlands, TX, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
On-site
USD $57.00 - 66.00 per hour
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Skills

  • FOCUS
  • Network Administration
  • Project Delivery
  • Wireless Communication
  • RF
  • Optimization
  • Communication
  • Management
  • API
  • Reporting
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Access Control
  • Capacity Management
  • Migration
  • Computer Hardware
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Technical Writing
  • Cyber Security
  • Network Security
  • Dependability
  • Enterprise Networks
  • Cisco
  • Meraki
  • Dashboard
  • Firewall
  • Palo Alto
  • ASA
  • Cisco PIX
  • Policy Administration
  • Switches
  • Border Gateway Protocol
  • VLAN
  • Routing
  • Wireless Networking
  • Virtual Private Network
  • Authentication
  • IEEE 802.1X
  • ROOT
  • Network
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Legal
  • Customer Support
  • Online Training
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Insurance
  • .NET
  • Privacy

Summary

Description

We are looking for a Network Engineer to support and enhance enterprise connectivity. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on specialist who can strengthen wireless, routing, firewall, and VPN operations while helping maintain a secure and reliable environment. The role will focus on day-to-day network administration, advanced troubleshooting, and project delivery across core infrastructure platforms.

Responsibilities:
Oversee the administration and ongoing performance of Cisco Meraki environments, including security appliances, switching, wireless access points, and centralized dashboard management.
Build, tune, and resolve issues within enterprise wireless networks, with attention to SSID design, radio frequency optimization, user access stability, and 802.1X-based authentication.
Implement and maintain VPN connectivity for remote users and site-to-site communication, while supporting integration with external third-party solutions.
Administer firewall and security configurations by managing access policies, filtering controls, bandwidth prioritization, and protection standards across Meraki and mixed firewall platforms.
Use the Meraki Dashboard and API capabilities to improve monitoring, streamline reporting, support bulk updates, and increase operational efficiency.
Diagnose and resolve advanced network problems involving VLANs, routing behavior, access control lists, and end-to-end connectivity across distributed environments.
Contribute to network health through proactive monitoring, alert response, and capacity planning efforts that support uptime and performance goals.
Lead or assist with infrastructure initiatives such as firewall migrations, lifecycle hardware replacements, and deployment activities for new or existing sites.
Provide upper-tier support for escalated network incidents, perform root cause analysis, and keep technical documentation and operational runbooks current.
Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and support teams to reinforce network security practices and maintain dependable service across the organization.

Requirements

Proven experience supporting enterprise network environments with strong knowledge of Cisco networking technologies.
Hands-on expertise with Cisco Meraki, including MX security appliances, switching infrastructure, MR access points, and dashboard administration.
Background working with firewalls such as Palo Alto and Cisco ASA, including policy management and security rule configuration.
Solid understanding of routing and switching concepts, including BGP, VLANs, ACLs, and inter-network routing.
Experience troubleshooting wireless networks, VPN connectivity, and authentication methods such as 802.1X.
Ability to analyze network issues, isolate root causes, and deliver effective solutions in production environments.
Comfortable supporting infrastructure projects, documenting network changes, and collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.

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