Network Engineer II

DPR Construction•Tucson, NC

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Level 2 Network Engineer with strong hands-on experience supporting and managing Cisco Meraki network environments. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of professional network engineering experience, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to support routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and SD-WAN technologies in a distributed enterprise environment. This role collaborates closely with senior engineers, escalates complex issues appropriately, and ensures reliable network operations across all locations.

Requirements

5+ years of professional network engineering or network support experience.
Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki platforms (MX, MS, MR required; MV/MT preferred).
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, STP, trunking.
VPN fundamentals (AutoVPN, client VPN).
Familiarity with cloud networking integrations (Azure) preferred. VNET, Gateways, Firewalls, NSGs, Routing, etc.
Understanding of DNS architecture, design and troubleshooting (public and private)
Basic routing concepts (static routes, OSPF/BGP exposure a plus).
Wireless troubleshooting and RF basics.
Experience supporting enterprise or multi-site networks.
Ability to interpret packet captures and use diagnostic tools.
Strong communication, documentation, and customer-service skills.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Reliability and attention to detail in operational tasks.
Ability to follow established processes and escalate appropriately.
Team-oriented, collaborative mindset.
Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.
Occasional after-hours support for maintenance or outages.
Travel to remote sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Certifications preferred but not required: CMNA, CCNA, Meraki Specialist.

Responsibilities

Provide L2 support for Cisco Meraki environments, including MX, MS, MR, MV, and MT product lines.
Perform configuration updates, network changes, and routine maintenance under established standards.
Assist with onboarding new sites, devices, and network services.
Diagnose and resolve network issues escalated from the service desk or field teams.
Troubleshoot Layer 1–3 issues related to switching, routing, wireless, VPN, and security.
Perform packet captures, log reviews, and Meraki Dashboard analysis to identify root causes.
Escalate complex or systemic issues to L3 engineering with clear documentation.
Monitor network health, performance, and alerts using Meraki Dashboard, SNMP tools, and monitoring systems.
Proactively identify potential issues and recommend improvements or preventive actions.
Assist in firmware upgrades, device replacements, and capacity planning efforts.
Support configuration and deployment of Meraki switches, access points, firewalls, and SD-WAN appliances.
Implement VLANs, DHCP scopes, routing updates, and wireless SSID adjustments as directed by L3 engineering.
Ensure adherence to security and network configuration standards.
Maintain accurate documentation, including network diagrams, device inventories, and SOP updates.
Collaborate with project managers, field engineers, and senior network engineers during deployments or network changes.