Network Engineer
Position: Contract (12 months) conversion or other projects unknown after assignment.
Location: Edwardsville, IL.
Pay: $45.00 to $50.00 an hour (depending on experience).
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (M – F).
Schedule: NO hybrid or remote (100% on-site).
Status: Must be a US citizen.
Onboarding: Drug Test, Background Check and Credit Check.
Benefits: 6 paid holidays, 10 days of accrued PTO per year, medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Must Have: Juniper and Fortinet skills/experience.
Summary: Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to support strategic technology initiatives in a contract capacity. The Network Engineer will support engineering and technical activities related to integration and deployment projects. This role involves direct interaction with customers and vendors and ensures that projects are completed according to established project plans. The primary responsibility is to onboard and deliver technology solutions before transitioning them into production operations.
Responsibilities:
- Gather proof-of-concept (POC) requirements and translate specifications into build instructions, as-built documentation, and integration workbooks for production environments.
- Execute successful integrations for technology solutions according to specifications and configuration instructions using industry best practices.
- Drive project progress from kickoff through final approval.
- Assist internal teams in estimating technical level of effort for projects within integration centers.
- Configure networking, wireless, and collaboration devices from multiple vendors.
- Configure core network storage and server technologies based on program needs.
- Develop project timelines related to the technical execution of solutions within integration environments.
- Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and mentorship to team members.
- Lead collaboration sessions between customers and OEM partners to develop new design solutions.
- Communicate project status regularly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Attend required program and project meetings with internal teams and customers.
- Estimate project duration related to build time and technical execution.
- Organize project kickoff and peer review meetings prior to builds and provide training to project teams.
- Provide recommendations for hardware compatibility including dimensions, power requirements, airflow, and installation considerations.
- Confirm bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and perform quality checks throughout build stages.
- Review and manage change notices with project teams.
- Assist with the development of work instructions, visual aids, and other operational documentation.
Skills:
5+ years of experience with the following:
- Diagnosing issues, determining resolutions, and implementing effective solutions.
- Planning, organizing, and managing technical resources and activities to meet defined timelines and standards.
- Developing technical documentation and reference materials in accordance with established standards.
- Communicating complex technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Serving in a “player-coach” capacity by managing and contributing to technical work within a specialized domain.
- Applying product knowledge to meet customer requirements and understanding broader market trends.
- Maintaining strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Reading engineering drawings such as rack elevations and cable run schematics detailing power, networking, and storage connections.
- Knowledge of structured cabling standards and best practices across various cable types.
- Understanding of data center electrical requirements and conversions (e.g., kilowatts, amps, phases, UPS systems).
- Familiarity with VMware vSphere design fundamentals, setup, and configuration.
- Understanding of server platforms and enterprise hardware environments.
- Experience with hardware platforms such as HP Blade chassis, HP standalone servers, Cisco UCS B and C Series, Cisco WAVE, and WAS.
- Familiarity with local and wide area networking and data communications.
- Strong understanding of modern data center and network technologies used in large enterprise environments.
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines while maintaining strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Familiarity with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), including configuration, installation, and troubleshooting (CTS Manager, interoperability, MCU, device registrations, SIP, and H.323).
Preferred Certifications:
- CCNP – Cisco Certified Network Professional.