Job Title Network Engineer
Local only - Milwaukee (Hybrid)
Brookfield, WI
Will also require some travel to other locations- Will be reimbursed for mileage or gas during those times.
6 months contract to hire
Client Industry Electric
Interview Type (Phone, Video, Face to Face) Video
Anticipated Start (in weeks) 2
work hours 8-5 CST
3-5 Must Haves
Enterprise experience
Network engineer incident management
Triage issues with other IT teams to resolve issue.
Can escalate to a tier2 but needs to operate as the current Network Tier 1 team does (minimal escalations
Product knowledge preferred: Juniper/HPE (layer3 route/switch), Aruba wireless, Palo firewall and HPE SD Wan (nice to have but not needed).
looking for a Network Engineer to join the team on a contract to hire basis after 6 months.
This role will be hybrid, with expectations to be in the office on Tuesday and Thursdays. Some local travel may apply.
Enterprise Network Engineering and Support:
* Provide operational support for enterprise network platforms including switching, routing, firewalls, and wireless systems
* Support enterprise wireless platforms through configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, and analytics
* Diagnose and resolve network incidents
* Assist with the design and implementation of network enhancements aligned with architectural and security best practices
* Develop and execute test plans to validate network changes and deployments
* Provide SD WAN support as needed for routing policies, monitoring, and connectivity
Hardware Lifecycle Management:
* Manage lifecycle activities for a large inventory of network hardware, including switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and SD WAN devices
* Coordinate planning and execution of hardware upgrades, refresh projects, and decommissioning efforts across multiple locations
* Maintain accurate documentation of inventory, lifecycle stages, and platform dependencies
* Collaborate with procurement teams, logistics, and field resources to ensure seamless deployment and transitions
Platform and Process Optimization:
* Identify opportunities to improve network reliability, automation, documentation, and operational processes
* Stay current with emerging networking technologies, industry trends, and best practices
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
* Work closely with global and cross functional teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions
Documentation and Knowledge Development:
* Create and maintain detailed documentation including network diagrams, standards, lifecycle plans, and troubleshooting guides.
Primary Skills
* Strong hands-on experience with enterprise routing, switching, wireless platforms, and firewall technologies
* Experience supporting large-scale network environments
* Understanding of network security principles, segmentation, and best practices
* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with experience conducting Root Cause Analysis
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Understanding of change management practices
* Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams
* Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies
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