Network Engineer II

Endurance IT Services • Chesapeake, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer II to support a 6 -month onsite engagement with our Endurance client. This role is critical to maintaining a secure, high -performance, and scalable enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across Layer 2 through Layer 7 networking, with proven experience in routing protocols, firewall management, wireless systems, and Network Access Control (NAC). You will play a key role in designing resilient network solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity, enforcing security policies, and supporting network optimization. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross -functional teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic network initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 configurations to ensure high availability, redundancy, and optimal performance across enterprise networks.
• Configure and manage dynamic routing protocols ( OSPF, EIGRP) and redundant gateway solutions ( HSRP, VRRP, GLBP) to maintain resilient and fault -tolerant operations.
• Deploy and maintain firewall policies, NAT rules, and access control lists (ACLs) to enforce security standards and protect network traffic.
• Manage and optimize wireless infrastructure by tuning Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) settings, applying RF design best practices, and resolving coverage, roaming, and throughput issues.
• Implement and administer Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, including device profiling, posture assessment, and role -based access policies to strengthen endpoint security.
• Support network segmentation using VRFs and contribute to foundational BGP and MPLS configurations for multi -tenant and scalable environments.
• Monitor network performance, analyze logs, and proactively identify and resolve issues to reduce downtime and improve user experience.
• Participate in change control processes, maintain accurate network documentation, and contribute to design reviews and technical discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, facilitating knowledge transfer, and supporting team development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed