Network Engineer
Brooksource
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Job Details
Skills
- IT Strategy
- Operational Excellence
- Performance Metrics
- Network Design
- Cost-benefit Analysis
- Capacity Management
- Scalability
- Enterprise Networks
- Data Centers
- Remote Access
- Analytics
- Technical Direction
- Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Operational Efficiency
- Network Engineering
- Cisco Wireless
- Routing
- Switches
- Firewall
- TCP/IP
- Wireless Networking
- Cloud Computing
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services
- Google Cloud
- Google Cloud Platform
- Network Monitoring
- Performance Management
- SolarWinds
- Root Cause Analysis
- Supervision
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Workflow
- Cisco Certifications
- SD
- Meraki
- Aruba
- Fortinet
- Cisco
- Computer Networking
- Border Gateway Protocol
- Routing Protocols
- MPLS
- DWDM
- WAN
- Wireless Communication
- Network
- Project Management
Summary
Remote Role
Compensation: $55 - $65 per hour
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and support enterprise network infrastructure with a strong emphasis on wireless networking, cloud connectivity, data center networking, and remote access technologies. In this role, you will lead complex networking initiatives, influence technical strategy, and help build scalable, secure, and high-performing network solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong troubleshooting, architecture, and communication skills, and is passionate about leveraging modern networking technologies, automation, and cloud-based solutions to improve end-user and business experiences.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design, analyze, plan, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure, including wireless, routing, switching, and security solutions
- Develop and evaluate network performance metrics, monitoring strategies, and capacity planning methodologies
- Conduct network architecture design, feasibility assessments, and cost-benefit analyses for new technologies and infrastructure upgrades
- Perform short-term and long-term capacity planning for switching, routing, transmission, and wireless network services
- Support cloud networking initiatives and integrations with on-premises infrastructure
- Develop alternative routing and connectivity solutions to improve resiliency, performance, and scalability
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for enterprise networking environments, including data centers, wireless networks, and remote access solutions
- Utilize network monitoring and analytics tools to proactively identify issues and optimize performance
- Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic networking initiatives
- Influence network strategy and technical direction while providing leadership on complex technical projects
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, operational efficiency, and adoption of emerging networking technologies
- 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering within a large enterprise environment
- Strong experience with Cisco wireless networking technologies
- Deep understanding of network fundamentals, including routing, switching, firewalls, TCP/IP, and wireless networking
- Experience supporting enterprise data center networking environments
- Cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform preferred)
- Experience with network monitoring and performance management tools (e.g., SolarWinds/Orion, Lancope/Stealthwatch, LiveAction, or similar platforms)
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Ability to work independently on complex networking challenges with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact
- Preferred: Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification
- Preferred: SD-WAN experience (Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Fortinet)
- Preferred: Cisco EVPN/VXLAN data center networking experience
- Preferred: Strong understanding of BGP routing protocol
- Preferred: Experience with MPLS, Metro-E, DWDM, and private WAN architectures
- Preferred: Experience supporting 5G wireless technologies
- Preferred: Network automation and infrastructure-as-code experience
- Preferred: Strong project leadership and project management skills
Applications will be accepted until at least December 1st 2027.
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- Dice Id: 10110651
- Position Id: a1Wcv000001AJ0nEAG
- Posted 1 hour ago
Company Info
Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.
We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!
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Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Partnerships:
- Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
- Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
- AWS Partner
- Salesforce Partner
- Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
- Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
- Tableau Services Partner
- Snowflake Partner
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services Partner
Awards (Extended):
- Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
- Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
- 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
- Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
- Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
- Top Work Places, Indy Star, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
- Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
- Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
- Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2016
- Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
- Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
- Top Workplaces, Indianapolis Star, 2015
- Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
- Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014
