Network Engineer III

Our healthcare client is seeking a Network Engineer III to join a small, highly collaborative networking team supporting approximately 70 locations across the enterprise. The team consists of 3 full-time network engineers and 1 contractor, creating an environment where engineers are expected to take broad ownership across operations, infrastructure projects, security, cloud connectivity, and network modernization initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level network engineer who enjoys working in a hands‑on environment, wearing multiple hats, and driving strategic network initiatives while supporting operational excellence.

Provide Level 3 support for enterprise LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, wireless, and data center environments. Troubleshoot complex network incidents, performance issues, and outages. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Participate in maintenance windows and on‑call support. Support routing and switching technologies including BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, QoS, MPLS, VXLAN, and SD‑WAN.

Support cloud networking initiatives involving VPNs, cloud connectivity, and hybrid network architectures. Configure and maintain connectivity between on‑premises infrastructure and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. Support secure cloud‑to‑site networking solutions.

Support and help expand the organization’s Cisco ISE environment. Assist with firewall administration within a Palo Alto environment. Support network access control, authentication, segmentation, and security initiatives.

Utilize monitoring and observability platforms such as Solar Winds, Thousand Eyes, and Cisco Catalyst Center. Support network automation initiatives using automation tools and scripting technologies. Improve operational visibility and efficiency through automation and reporting.

6-8 years of enterprise networking experience. Strong Cisco networking background. Experience supporting multi‑site enterprise environments.

The hiring manager emphasized that ownership mentality is just as important as technical experience. Successful candidates will:
Treat the network as if they own it. Take accountability for issues and follow them through resolution. Be proactive and self‑motivated. Thrive in a small‑team environment. Be willing to jump between operational support and strategic projects. Have a “go‑getter” mentality and strong sense of urgency. Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Experience balancing operational support and project work. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Excellent communication and documentation skills. Comfortable participating in an on‑call rotation.

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Preferred Qualifications:

Cisco ISE experience Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) Cisco Nexus Palo Alto firewall experience Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud networking Network automation experience CCNP Enterprise or related Cisco certifications Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including…