Mid-Senior Route Switch Network Engineer

Fully on-site position. 6-month contract to hire.
Top Skills' Details
Experience with Cisco ISE (required)
Strong experience with Cisco switching and routing (essential-primary focus)
Exposure to Palo Alto technologies (nice to have; no firewall-heavy work)
Cisco wireless experience (nice to have)
Certifications
CCNA or CCNP
Description
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Mid-Senior Route Switch Network Engineer to join our team. Cisco ISE experience is also required. This is a critical backfill position requiring a highly skilled professional with strong expertise in end-to-end networking, wireless technologies, and Cisco solutions. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working in on-prem environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain Cisco end-to-end network infrastructure including routing, switching, and wireless solutions.
- Configure and manage Cisco Wireless systems and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Administer and troubleshoot firewalls, with a strong focus on Palo Alto solutions.
- Perform on-premises troubleshooting and resolve complex network issues promptly.
- Collaborate with network architects and team members to ensure optimal network performance and security.
- Participate in lift-and-shift projects and network upgrades.
Role Expectations
Full-time, 5 days onsite
Majority of work is centered around Cisco technologies, with some exposure to Palo Alto (limited firewall responsibilities)
Looking for someone who can be guided through processes and support large projects, including acquisitions
Not seeking a deep expert-some experience with the ability to learn quickly is ideal
Skills
Network engineering, Firewall, Router, CCNP, Paloalto, Cisco switches, Cisco routers
Top Skills Details
Network engineering,Firewall,Router,CCNP,Paloalto,Cisco switches,Cisco routers
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Core Technical Skills
Strong experience with Cisco ISE (required)
Proficiency with Cisco switching and routing (essential-primary focus)
Exposure to Palo Alto technologies (nice to have; no firewall-heavy work)
Cisco wireless experience (nice to have)
Certifications
CCNA or CCNP
If CCNA only, hands-on experience is required
Experience Level
Mid to Senior Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fredericksburg, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fredericksburg,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2026.
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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.