Network Engineer

Role Summary

The Network Engineer will support the design, implementation, optimization, and migration of enterprise network infrastructure across a large, complex environment. This role focuses on Cisco networking, enterprise wireless strategy, network standards, modernization initiatives, and infrastructure lifecycle projects. The engineer will document existing environments, develop scalable future-state designs, support migration and cutover activities, and collaborate with internal teams and managed service providers. The role requires strong technical expertise in both modern and legacy network technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise routing, switching, and wireless infrastructure.
• Lead wireless network initiatives, including architecture, standards development, performance optimization, coverage improvements, and modernization.
• Support migrations from legacy network platforms to modern cloud-managed solutions.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, standards, and implementation procedures.
• Analyze existing network environments and develop secure, scalable, and supportable future-state designs.
• Participate in network cutovers, infrastructure refreshes, and lifecycle management projects.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and serve as an escalation point for operational support teams.
• Collaborate with network architects, engineers, security teams, and managed service providers.
• Evaluate network performance, capacity, resiliency, and availability and recommend improvements.
• Assist with project planning, coordination, and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or infrastructure support.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies, including routing and switching.
• Advanced understanding of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, spanning tree, and enterprise network design principles.
• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise wireless environments.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst switching platforms and wireless solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in environments containing modern and legacy technologies.
• Experience with Meraki switching and wireless solutions, Extreme Networks platforms, SD-WAN technologies, Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls, network automation, scripting, infrastructure as code, DNS, or cloud networking is preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CWNA, CWNP, or equivalent are preferred.

Publishing Pay Range: $50.00 - $55.00 hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.