Senior Network Engineer

Overview

The CCNP Network Engineer will provide expert-level network engineering support for enterprise-wide network refresh activities. This is a local, onsite role based in Warren, MI, working five days per week onsite or traveling to the greater Michigan area or U.S. travel to other sites, on an 18-month contract engagement. The engineer will be aligned to WWT work streams and may support both centralized (enterprise/core) and distributed (site/manufacturing) network activities as directed.

• Provide LAN and WAN network support for the Get Healthy initiative.
• Maintain network stability and performance across enterprise and site-level environments.
• Support network connectivity for corporate, core, and distributed manufacturing sites.

• Perform switch and router configuration, remediation, and upgrade activities.
• Implement network changes in alignment with enterprise standards and change management process.
• Validate configurations post-deployment to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Assist with site readiness assessments and pre-cutover preparation activities.
• Support cutover execution and post-cutover stabilization efforts.
• Coordinate with site teams and WWT workstream leads to ensure smooth transition.

• Support compliance with enterprise and site network standards across all refresh activities.
• Document configurations, changes, and network topologies in accordance with WWT standards.
• Participate in standards reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of network baseline.

• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues identified during refresh activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Escalate complex issues appropriately and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.

• Active Cisco CCNP certification (Routing & Switching or Enterprise) required.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Strong proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies, including switching, routing, and WAN protocols.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches (IOS, IOS‑XE).
• Familiarity with enterprise network refresh and migration projects, including cutover planning.
• Knowledge of enterprise network standards, change management, and documentation practices.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or distributed site environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve issues in fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams and work streams.
• Must be available to work onsite in Warren, MI five days per week for the duration of the engagement.

• Routing & Switching:
  Cisco IOS/IOS‑XE, Catalyst series switches, Cisco ASR/ISR routers.
• Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP/RSTP, VLAN, 802.1Q, HSRP/VRRP.
• WAN Technologies: MPLS, SD‑WAN, DMVPN.
• Wireless:
  Familiarity with Cisco wireless infrastructure (preferred).
• Monitoring & Diagnostics:
  Net Flow, SNMP, Wireshark, or equivalent packet capture tools.
• Documentation:
  Visio, Service Now, or equivalent ITSM/change management platform.