Network Engineer

Network Engineer
Need Local to Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Southern Massachusetts

Contract

Network Engineers to support ongoing network operations, infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and engineering initiatives. This is a backfill opening with a team that has continued growth plans and a strong track record of converting and retaining top performers.

The client is open to a range of experience levels, from mid-level engineers through senior-level network professionals, provided candidates have solid networking fundamentals and can work independently.

Required Experience

• Strong Cisco networking background
• Experience with routing, switching, firewalls, and enterprise network infrastructure
• Network troubleshooting and operational support experience
• Ability to work independently and proactively solve problems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA (minimum preferred certification)
• CCNP highly desired
• Experience with Palo Alto technologies
• Azure networking experience
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) networking experience
• Additional network/security certifications are a plus

Technical Environment

• Cisco networking technologies
• Routing & Switching
• Firewalls
• Fiber networking
• Network Operations and Engineering support
• Infrastructure upgrades and migrations

What They're Looking For

The hiring team is looking for engineers who:

• Are curious and proactive
• Bring solutions, not just problems
• Can think independently without constant direction
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a highly interactive team environment
• Have strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Team Environment

• Large infrastructure organization (25+ engineers)
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Mix of military, commercial, and New England-based professionals
• Strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and cultural fit

Schedule & Support Expectations

• Standard EST business hours
• Flexibility required during major migrations or infrastructure changes that may occur after hours
• Some positions may participate in a rotating on-call schedule (approximately once every 6-7 weeks)

Interview Process

• One interview process
• Interview with management and senior engineers
• Technical discussion covering networking fundamentals, troubleshooting scenarios, routing, switching, firewalls, fiber, and overall engineering approach
• Offer decisions made quickly for qualified candidates

Munesh

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CYBER SPHERE LLC