Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Genesis
10 is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a contract position with a Major Energy Company located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This is a senior-level role responsible for Tier 3 network support and enterprise network architecture. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage complex routing, switching, and VoIP solutions, with a strong focus on Cisco technologies and routing protocols like BGP and OSPF.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior escalation point (Tier
  3) for complex network, routing, and VoIP issues, providing root cause analysis and long-term solutions
• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise network architecture, including LAN/WAN, edge, and core routing environments
• Lead configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and related infrastructure
• Architect and manage VoIP solutions (Cisco Call Manager, SIP, QoS), ensuring high availability and performance
• Own routing strategy and implementation, including advanced configuration and troubleshooting of BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP across distributed environments
• Proactively monitor, analyze, and tune network performance, capacity, and reliability using tools such as Solar Winds and PRTG
• Lead network-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure transformations, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to timelines
• Develop and enforce network standards, documentation, and operational procedures across the organization
• Partner with security teams to implement and maintain network security controls, including segmentation, firewall policies, and VPN architecture
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, including architecture and Tier 3 support
• Deep hands-on expertise with Cisco routing and switching (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent experience strongly preferred)
• Advanced experience with VoIP technologies, including Cisco Call Manager, SIP, and QoS design
• Strong expertise in enterprise routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) in complex, multi-site environments
• Experience with network monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting tools (Solar Winds, PRTG, or similar)
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, and firewall technologies
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable and resilient network architectures
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to lead incident response and drive root cause resolution
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence technical decisions

Pay range: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis
10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Genesis
10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.