Network Engineer II

Mars Solutions Group•Milwaukee, WI

55d•Onsite

About The Position

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Network Engineer located in Milwaukee, WI. Our client is a government agency looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability. Note: The position is on-site. Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Position is 100% within the state of WI Interview Process: Face to Face Project details (project overview, who the contractor will work with, soft skills needed, etc.): A Network Engineer - technical professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure. This role requires advanced expertise in networking technologies and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff. A Network Engineer is a technical professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure. Additional details: This role requires advanced expertise in networking technologies and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff Key

Requirements

5 years or more of experience in the below:
Advanced Bridging and routing integration technologies
Trouble shooting LANs, WANs, and wireless
Proficient Firewall, ACLs, business to business access, Remote access
Network design

Nice To Haves

Network monitoring and reporting
Security tools, log analysis
VoIP

Responsibilities

Design and architect enterprise-level network solutions including LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center networks
Implement and configure advanced routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS)
Deploy and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems
Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime
Monitor network performance and optimize for reliability, speed, and security
Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
Maintain network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with service providers
Implement network security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards
Conduct network security assessments and vulnerability testing
Respond to security incidents and implement remediation measures
Stay current with emerging security threats and mitigation strategies
Lead network infrastructure projects from conception to completion
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior network engineers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, security, and application teams