Network Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Network Operations Specialist to support and strengthen our client's large-scale network environment. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can balance day-to-day operational support with network design, performance improvement, and security-focused administration. The role will play a key part in maintaining reliable connectivity across enterprise infrastructure while partnering with technical teams and vendors to deliver resilient network solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead technical resource for network operations, providing expert guidance on enterprise connectivity, infrastructure planning, and issue resolution.

• Design, implement, and enhance wired, wireless, and SD-WAN network environments to improve stability, scalability, and overall performance.

• Configure, support, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless platforms across the organization’s network landscape.

• Oversee network expansion projects, hardware refresh efforts, equipment replacements, and cabling-related work to support infrastructure growth.

• Track network health through performance monitoring, analyze recurring issues, and prepare reporting that supports proactive capacity and reliability planning.

• Manage advanced routing and segmentation technologies, including BGP, OSPF, VRFs, IPsec, and related enterprise networking solutions.

• Administer network security controls by maintaining firewall rules, access policies, security zones, and other protective configurations aligned with best practices.

• Maintain accurate network inventories, diagrams, and technical documentation to support operational continuity and informed decision-making.

• Coordinate installations, maintenance activities, troubleshooting efforts, and procurement needs with external vendors and internal IT stakeholders.

• Participate in scheduled after-hours or weekend maintenance windows when needed to reduce disruption to business operations.

• At least 4 years of experience in network engineering, network administration, data communications, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Strong practical background in enterprise network architecture, deployment, support, and complex troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of core networking concepts, routing protocols, and the OSI model.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, IPsec, OSPF, BGP, and VRF technologies in enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise configuring and supporting Cisco networking equipment, including Cisco Catalyst switches and Meraki solutions.
• Strong experience with firewall administration, including policy management, rule configuration, zoning, and security enforcement.
• Demonstrated background working with Check Point firewalls in addition to broader network security best practices.
• Ability to design, test, implement, and support complex network environments in a fast-paced operational setting.