Network Engineer

Overview

Role:
Sr. Network Engineer
Manager:
Christian Winecoff

Location:

Columbus, OH (Must reside in Ohio)
Travel: 25% on‑site support required; approximately one trip per month
Duration:
Temp to Hire
FTE Salary: $100,000+ (or $45–60/hr for contract)

• Configure, deploy, and maintain network solutions that support global IT services.
• Gather requirements, design, and deploy network solutions aligned with business goals.
• Maintain existing network environments through proactive monitoring and problem resolution.
• Respond to client requests for problem resolution and process service requests.
• Keep working knowledge of network hardware, operating systems, device configuration, carrier interfaces, and network management/troubleshooting tools.
• Define solutions that balance network requirements and standards with business needs.
• Investigate and resolve network incidents; recommend enhancements to improve security.
• Participate in or lead multiple large, highly visible projects concurrently.
• Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to perform varied tasks and projects.
• Engage vendors, team members, and other technology groups to deliver solutions on schedule.
• Work on projects of varying complexity in a high‑volume environment.
• Complete work collaboratively (standards, incident resolution) and independently as needed.
• Align with internal and external customers to anticipate needs during assessments and enhancements.
• Document implementation steps and deploy technologies.
• Identify and resolve technical and other factors that delay project initiatives.
• Configure, implement, and troubleshoot technologies across teams.
• Resolve complex network issues, collaborating across teams.

• Minimum 5 years of network architecture and engineering experience, including complex design and hands‑on implementation of LAN/WAN devices.
• Valid network industry certifications (CCNA/CCNP, F5 System Engineer, Aruba Wireless, Palo Alto, or equivalent).
• In‑depth knowledge of Cisco, Aruba, HP switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and Aruba wireless.
• Proficiency with OSPF and BGP routing protocols.
• Knowledge of MPLS and installing MPLS circuits.
• Experience with IP address management and DHCP using Infoblox or a similar toolset.
• Additional skills that are a plus:
  Infoblox Network Automation (NetMRI), Network Instruments Gigastor, Gigamon Visibility Node, Cisco OTV, Nexus Virtual Device Context, Virtual Port Channel technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience (8+ years in the field is preferred).
• Applicable technical certifications preferred.
• Cardinal Health does not provide sponsorship; candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. now and in the future.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

Cardinal Health 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.
For positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment; violation is subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI may be used in reviewing applications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.