Network Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 48.00 - 58.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

TCP/IP
Routing
Switches
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
Firewall
IPS
IDS
Security Policy
Management
Palo Alto
Oracle Linux
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Cisco Certifications
Computer Networking
Enterprise Networks
LAN
WLAN
WAN
Cloud Computing
Network Design
Root Cause Analysis
Customer Experience
Operational Excellence
IT Management
Test Plans
End-user Training
Research
Knowledge Sharing
Design Review
Process Improvement
Network
Communication
Disaster Recovery
Change Management
Workflow
ISE
Microsoft Azure
Cisco
Meraki
Taxes
Life Insurance
Marketing Intelligence
MI
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law

Job Details

Network Engineer
Top Skills' Details
  1. 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer with Cisco LAN/WAN
    1. 5 years of experience in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting networks and security systems in organizations with wide area networks.
    2. Experience with TCP/IP network fundamentals, routing and switching technologies and protocols (BGP, OSPF, SDWAN), and network platforms (Cisco, Palo Alto, Meraki).
  2. Palo Alto Networks/Firewalls
    1. Strong understanding of next-gen firewall concepts, including IPS/IDS and security policy management. (Palo Alto)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field or equivalent practical experience -- OR -- CCNA certificate or equivalent
Description
As a Network Engineer on the Global Infrastructure and Networking team, you will work in a dynamic team environment and be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting network technologies to solve large, strategic problems, transforming these complex problems into simple solutions. You'll make data-driven optimizations and resolve complex operational issues in production via improvements to designs, software, and processes. This role requires extensive experience in engineering and operations of large-scale enterprise networks, including LAN, WLAN, WAN, Cloud, and Datacenter.
Responsibilities:
-Design, implement, and support secure solutions for a hybrid cloud network infrastructure, defining and developing automations to enable large-scale deployments and operations.
-Assist team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve critical network incidents, while performing effective root cause analysis for implementing lasting solutions.
-Obsess over the customer experience and drive operational excellence through strong technical leadership and continuous learning.
-Carry out regular network maintenances to migrate, upgrade, and augment existing infrastructure to current standards, supporting internal and external customers.
-Configure software or create/modify software code to meet business requirements; create and execute test plans for software modifications and facilitate transfer into production.
-Write technical and procedural documentations suitable for internal systems control and user manuals, including developing and providing one-on-one or small group user training.
-Develop technical and business proficiency through education, work assignments, and research to facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and constructive code/design reviews to promote the team's learning agility.
-Foster a blameless post-mortem culture, leading retrospectives to turn incidents into valuable learning opportunities and process improvements for the team.
-Champion and uphold rigorous standards for network reliability, security, and performance (99.999% uptime).
-Function as a task leader on large projects and/or project leader on small projects. Coordinate resources, milestones, schedules, and related communication to meet project deliverables.
-Participate in rotating on-call schedule; support disaster recovery initiatives and change management processes; and assist in developing workflow standards and procedures.
Working Conditions:
1 day on-site in Rockford (Thursday - required), and 4 days remote.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
-Cisco ISE
-Azure
-Cisco Meraki
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rockford, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $58.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Rockford,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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