Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by 1761897782

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Network Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level network infrastructure with a focus on performance, scalability, and security. The position requires advanced expertise in routing, switching, and network security technologies, along with strong troubleshooting and leadership skills. This is a contract position that allows for 100% remote work within Wisconsin. Candidates must be Wisconsin residents or willing to relocate before starting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and architect LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center network solutions.
  • Configure and implement advanced routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
  • Deploy and manage firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems.
  • Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Monitor and optimize network performance, reliability, and security.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Maintain comprehensive network documentation (diagrams, configurations, SOPs).
  • Manage relationships with vendors and service providers.
  • Implement network security best practices and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Conduct vulnerability testing and respond to security incidents.
  • Lead network infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Collaborate with system, security, and application teams to support integrated solutions.

Key Skills:

  • Advanced bridging and routing integration technologies.
  • Strong experience troubleshooting LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
  • Proficiency in firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, and remote access solutions.
  • Proven background in network design and architecture.
  • Experience with network monitoring and reporting tools.
  • Familiarity with security tools, log analysis, and VoIP technologies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Hi,

Hope you are doing well

My name is Deepak Yadav and I'm a Recruiter at Prisa Consulting Solutions LLC. Our records show that you are an experienced IT professional with Network Engineer. This experience is relevant to one of my current openings.

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Remote within Wisconsin only)

Position: Contract Position

  • JOB DESCRIPTION:
    • The Network Engineer II will design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security. This role requires advanced expertise in routing, switching, and network security technologies, along with strong troubleshooting and leadership skills. The engineer will collaborate across IT teams to deliver reliable and secure connectivity for business-critical operations.Network Design & Implementation
      • Design and architect LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center network solutions.
      • Configure and implement advanced routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
      • Deploy and manage firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems.
      • Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations ensuring minimal downtime.
      Operations & Maintenance
      • Monitor and optimize network performance, reliability, and security.
      • Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
      • Maintain comprehensive network documentation (diagrams, configurations, SOPs).
      • Manage relationships with vendors and service providers.
      Security & Compliance
      • Implement network security best practices and ensure compliance with standards.
      • Conduct vulnerability testing and respond to security incidents.
      • Apply remediation measures and stay updated on emerging threats.
      Leadership & Collaboration
      • Lead network infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
      • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
      • Collaborate with system, security, and application teams to support integrated solutions.
      Top Required Skills & Experience (5+ years):
      1. Advanced bridging and routing integration technologies.
      2. Strong experience troubleshooting LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
      3. Proficiency in firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, and remote access solutions.
      4. Proven background in network design and architecture.
      Nice-to-Have Skills:
      • Experience with network monitoring and reporting tools.
      • Familiarity with security tools, log analysis, and VoIP technologies.
      Additional Details:
      • Candidates must be Wisconsin residents or willing to relocate before starting.
      • 100% remote work allowed within Wisconsin.
      • This is a high-priority, proactive requisition.
    • Key Responsibilities: