Network Engineer III

Overview 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 have 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.

Key Responsibilities Enterprise Network Operations Provide Level 3 support for enterprise LAN, 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:

BGPEIGRPVLANsQoSMPLSVXLANSD-WANCloud & Hybrid Networking 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.

Network Security Support and help expand the organization's Cisco ISE environment.

Assist with Palo Alto firewall administration.

Support network access control, authentication, segmentation, and broader security initiatives.

Monitoring & Automation Utilize monitoring and observability tools including Solar Winds, Thousand Eyes, and Cisco Catalyst Center.

Support network automation initiatives using scripting and automation technologies.

Improve operational visibility and efficiency through automation and reporting.

Required Qualifications 6-8 years of enterprise networking experience.

Strong Cisco networking background.

Experience supporting large, multi-site enterprise environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile The hiring manager emphasized that an ownership mentality is just as important as technical expertise.

Successful candidates will:

Treat the network as if they own it.

Take accountability for issues and drive them through  proactive, self-motivated, and highly dependable.

Thrive in a small-team environment.

Seamlessly balance operational support with strategic project work.

Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and a "go-getter" mentality.

Possess strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

Work independently with minimal oversight.

Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Maintain thorough  comfortable participating in an on-call rotation.

Top Technical Skills Network Engineering Cisco Routing & Switching Firewalls (Palo Alto)
Wireless Networking LAN/WAN Technologies Infrastructure Support Network Troubleshooting Cisco Routers & SwitchesCCNP-Level Networking Knowledge

Preferred Qualifications Cisco ISECisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center)
Cisco Nexus Palo Alto Firewalls Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Networking Network Automation and ScriptingCCNP Enterprise or equivalent Cisco certifications

Experience working within healthcare or other highly regulated environments

Experience Level Expert / senior-Level Network Engineer Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.Pay and Benefits 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 qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on…