Network Engineer (Contract) Location: Philadelphia, PA (Downtown office primary; field inspections at customer facilities across Philadelphia as needed) Duration: Contract 1-2 years Target Start: ~30 days from offer acceptance Interview Process: Single round
Role Overview
Seeking a contract Network Engineer to support a Cisco-based routing and switching infrastructure initiative. This role is primarily execution-focused, working within an established team and following direction from senior leads. The engineer will support network infrastructure deployment and, once equipment is staged in the field, conduct on-site inspections at various customer facilities across the Philadelphia metro area.
Responsibilities
Support design, configuration, and deployment of Cisco routing and switching infrastructure
Execute network tasks under the direction of senior network leads and project management
Inspect and validate deployed network equipment at customer field locations across Philadelphia
Document configurations and maintain accuracy of network records
Coordinate with on-site teams to ensure consistent, reliable network performance
Requirements
5 to 20 years of experience in network engineering
Active Cisco certification (any level; CCNA or above preferred)
Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms
Comfortable working in a follow-the-lead capacity within a structured project environment