Network/Systems Engineer (Part Time)

Network and Systems Engineer (Part Time)

Our client, a prominent healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support and manage their IT network infrastructure. This is a part-time contract role offering flexible hours and fully remote work-ideal for professionals seeking a dynamic, asynchronous environment.

As a Network Engineer, you will be instrumental in maintaining the security, performance, and reliability of both on-premises and cloud-based network systems. Your responsibilities will span from day-to-day troubleshooting to long-term infrastructure planning and optimization.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain and troubleshoot network hardware/software (firewalls, switches, routers).
• Monitor traffic and analyze performance to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
• Manage ISP contracts, accounts, and performance against service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Support Wi-Fi configuration and enhance wireless security.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network infrastructure, procedures, and workflows.
• Track and manage the inventory and lifecycle of all network components.
• Deliver monthly performance and availability reports to IT leadership.
• Assist with disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP).

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience with corporate network infrastructure.
• Expertise in Fortinet and Cisco Meraki systems.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, and other core network protocols.
• Experience managing ISP/vendor relationships and associated contracts.
• Skilled in creating and maintaining detailed network diagrams.
• Familiarity with cloud networking environments (AWS, Azure AD, Office 365) is a strong plus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.