W2 - Network Engineer II (Bridging, routing integration, Trouble shooting, Firewall) - Remote in WI
Posted 2 days ago by 1761905474
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
USA
Summary: The role of Network Engineer II involves designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures with a focus on advanced bridging and routing technologies. The position requires a minimum of five years of experience in troubleshooting LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, as well as proficiency in firewall management and network design. Candidates must be Wisconsin residents or willing to relocate prior to starting the role. The position is on-site, with a contract duration extending to May 31, 2026, and the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect enterprise-level network solutions including LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center networks
- Implement and configure advanced routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS)
- Deploy and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems
- Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime
- Monitor network performance and optimize for reliability, speed, and security
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
- Maintain network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with service providers
- Implement network security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Conduct network security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Respond to security incidents and implement remediation measures
- Stay current with emerging security threats and mitigation strategies
- Lead network infrastructure projects from conception to completion
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior network engineers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, security, and application teams
Key Skills:
- 5 years or more of experience in advanced bridging and routing integration technologies
- Troubleshooting LANs, WANs, and wireless networks
- Proficient in firewall management, ACLs, business to business access, and remote access
- Network design expertise
- Experience with network monitoring and reporting
- Familiarity with security tools and log analysis
- Knowledge of VoIP technologies
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Milwaukee
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:
5 years or more of experience in the below:
1. Advanced Bridging and routing integration technologies
2. Trouble shooting LANs, WANs, and wireless
3. Proficient Firewall, ACLs, business to business access, Remote access
4. Network design
Network Design & Implementation
Description:
The client is looking for Network Engineer II
Will close to submissions on 11/6/2025 at 4:00PM CST.
Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:
5 years or more of experience in the below:
1. Advanced Bridging and routing integration technologies
2. Trouble shooting LANs, WANs, and wireless
3. Proficient Firewall, ACLs, business to business access, Remote access
4. Network design
Nice to Have Skills:
1. Network monitoring and reporting
2. Security tools, log analysis
3. VoIP
1. Network monitoring and reporting
2. Security tools, log analysis
3. VoIP
Interview Process: Face to Face
Duration of the Contract: 5/31/2026 with the possibility of extension
Onsite or Remote? The position is on-site. Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Position is 100% within the state of WI
Project details: A Network Engineer III - senior-level technical professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure. This role requires advanced expertise in networking technologies and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff. A Network Engineer III is a senior-level technical professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure.
Additional details: This role requires advanced expertise in networking technologies and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff Key Responsibilities.
Network Design & Implementation
- Design and architect enterprise-level network solutions including LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center networks
- Implement and configure advanced routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS)
- Deploy and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems
- Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime
Operations & Maintenance
- Monitor network performance and optimize for reliability, speed, and security
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
- Maintain network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with service providers
Security & Compliance
- Implement network security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Conduct network security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Respond to security incidents and implement remediation measures
- Stay current with emerging security threats and mitigation strategies
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead network infrastructure projects from conception to completion
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior network engineers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, security, and application teams
Pay rate: $/hr on W2.