Network Engineer

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Posted 4 days ago | Updated 4 days ago

Overview

On Site
$50 - $60
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Network Design
Network Monitoring
LAN
Border Gateway Protocol
Bridging
Computer Networking
VoIP
Switches
Remote Access
Network
WAN
Virtual Private Network
Wireless Communication
Firewall
Network Security
OSPF
Routing
System Security

Job Details

Job Title: Network Engineer
Job Location: Milwaukee, WI - Preferring a local resource to MN
Interview Process: In-person in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Job Description:

Network Engineer - senior-level technical professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure. This role requires advanced expertise in networking technologies and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.
Additional details: This role requires advanced expertise in networking technologies and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.
Key Responsibilities.
Network Design & Implementation:
  • Design and architect enterprise-level network solutions including LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center networks.
  • Implement and configure advanced routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).
  • Deploy and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems.
  • Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime.
Operations & Maintenance
  • Monitor network performance and optimize for reliability, speed, and security.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Maintain network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
  • Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with service providers.
Security & Compliance
  • Implement network security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Conduct network security assessments and vulnerability testing.
  • Respond to security incidents and implement remediation measures.
  • Stay current with emerging security threats and mitigation strategies.
Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead network infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior network engineers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, security, and application teams.
Top Skills - 5 years or more of experience in the below:
  • Advanced Bridging and routing integration technologies.
  • Trouble shooting LANs, WANs, and wireless.
  • Proficient Firewall, ACLs, business to business access, Remote access.
  • Network design.
Nice to Have Skills:
  • Network monitoring and reporting.
  • Security tools, log analysis.
  • VoIP.
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