Senior Network Engineer

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Location
:
Merrillville, Indiana (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 remote)

Duration
: 6-Month Contract (potential to extend or convert)

Compensation
: $55–$68/hour | Equivalent to ~$114,400 – $141,440/year

W2 – Full Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Match (4%), Paid Time Off (accrued)

Start
: ASAP

Interview Process
:
Virtual interviews with technical and project stakeholders

Our client, a leading utility and energy provider, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a large-scale wireless network refresh project. This role requires strong expertise in Cisco networking and enterprise wireless technologies, along with the ability to coordinate across technical and business teams. You’ll play a critical part in assessing current infrastructure, guiding wireless design, ensuring accurate implementation, and verifying operational readiness.

• Conduct site-by-site assessments of existing wireless networks to gather accurate current-state data
• Compare current wireless infrastructure against documentation to define scope and identify gaps
• Review Cisco switch configurations and assess scalability for wireless expansion
• Collect, validate, and organize floor plans to support wireless design and planning
• Collaborate with installation and configuration teams to align deployment with design standards
• Monitor implementation progress to ensure timely delivery and adherence to schedules
• Perform post-implementation reviews to validate network operability and performance
• Ensure complete removal of outdated equipment and confirm replacements match design specs
• Validate operational status and configuration of all access points (APs)
• Update and maintain support documentation, including floor plans, inventories, and references
• Track milestones and deliverables to ensure timely execution
• Coordinate with IT, facilities, and vendors to align project activities
• Maintain project documentation such as schedules, notes, and status reports
• Assist in identifying and mitigating risks that could impact project outcomes

• 3+ years of experience in wireless networking, preferably enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of Cisco networking equipment and wireless technologies
• Hands-on experience with wireless site surveys and tools such as Ekahau
• Proficiency with network documentation and diagramming tools
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including log analysis and configuration optimization
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Experience with F5 version upgrades or migrations
• Knowledge of cloud integrations (AWS, Azure) with F5 services
• Background in high-availability enterprise environments with load balancing

• Virtual interviews with technical and project stakeholders

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Industries