Network Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Schedule: Monday
- Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to support a large enterprise network environment, focusing on LAN and Wi-Fi monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational support. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering long-term stability, excellent work-life balance, and the chance to support critical networking infrastructure within a large-scale enterprise environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting enterprise LAN and wireless networks, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional support teams.

• Troubleshoot and resolve LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity issues involving switches, routers, access points, and cabling.
• Provide Tier 2 support for network incidents and service requests escalated from Tier 1 teams.
• Monitor and support enterprise LAN and wireless infrastructure.
• Manage and resolve support tickets using Service Now or a similar ticketing platform.
• Document troubleshooting efforts, root causes, and resolutions.
• Assist Tier 1 support teams with network diagnostics and issue resolution.
• Escalate and collaborate with Tier 3 Network Engineers on complex incidents.
• Support ongoing network maintenance and operational activities.
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting service-level expectations and deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as directed by management in support of organizational objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• If degree is not in a related field, four additional years of applicable experience are required.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on network support or engineering experience
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• Strong knowledge of LAN technologies and protocols, including:
  • TCP/IP
  • VLANs
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
• Experience troubleshooting Layer 1 and Layer 2 network issues.
• Understanding of LAN security standards and best practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise networking and wireless solutions such as:
  • Cisco Meraki
  • HPE Aruba
  • Juniper Mist
  • Fortinet
• Experience using Service Now or similar ticket management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Microsoft Teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with networking technologies.

• CCNA or other relevant networking certifications.
• Experience supporting large enterprise environments.
• Experience working in a government, regulated, or highly secure environment.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and must meet the following requirements:

• Must have lived in the United States continuously for the last five years.
• Cannot have traveled outside the U.S. for a combined total of six months or more during the last five years.

• Contract-to-hire position with long-term growth potential
• Excellent work-life balance with a standard 40-hour work week
• Minimal overtime requirements
• Stable enterprise environment supporting critical infrastructure
• Opportunity to work with modern networking and wireless technologies
• Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional development

Work Arrangement: Currently hybrid, requiring four days onsite each week in Raleigh, NC. Schedule and onsite expectations may change based on business needs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $31.00/hr.

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