Network Implementation Engineer (On-site)

A top Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Network Implementation Engineer to work fully onsite in Vienna, VA. This individual will support a large-scale Cisco switch replacement project across over 200 branch locations globally, providing hands-on network technical support and coordinating migration efforts across multiple time zones.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday


• Shift: 4pm to 12am


• Setting: Full-time, onsite in Vienna, VA


• Training Requirement: 2-week onboarding, Monday through Friday (10am to 6:30pm EST)


• Additional Expectations: Occasional overtime required for Saturday migrations or overrun past midnight

Responsibilities:

• Performing Cisco switch configurations, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting


• Monitoring system performance using network tools and applications


• Responding to alerts and alarms, resolving network issues before or after migrations


• Creating and managing service and change tickets for migrations


• Coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and onsite support across multiple time zones


• Maintaining, configuring, and performing preventative maintenance on network equipment


• Managing network circuits at remote sites (turnup, turndown, troubleshooting)


• Troubleshooting escalated issues and documenting technical procedures


• Working closely with remote hands and branch support during migrations


• Assisting with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting Cisco network infrastructure (routers, switches, VLANs)


• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies and protocols (e.g., EIGRP, BGP, TCP/IP, Metro Ethernet)


• Prior experience managing large-scale network equipment migrations across multiple sites


• Hands-on experience configuring branch office networking circuits, VLANs, and WAPs


• Skilled in using service management tools to manage incident and change tickets


• Effective communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills


• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field


• CCNA or CCNP certification


• Experience presenting technical solutions and recommendations


• Advanced skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting network issues


• Familiarity with ticketing tools and ITSM frameworks


• Knowledge of electronics and how they apply to troubleshooting IT systems


• Solid understanding of hardware/software interdependencies in IT environments