Network Engineer / Telecom Specialist – Contract (Raleigh, NC)

Mfinite Consulting•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Mfinite Consulting is building a pool of network engineers and network/telecom specialists for contract assignments with North Carolina state and public-sector agencies in the Raleigh area and statewide. Assignments typically last 6–12 months, and the agency determines whether the schedule is onsite or hybrid. The role is a full-time contract assignment, approximately 40 hours per week, with occasional after-hours change windows. The worker is a W-2 hourly employee of Mfinite Consulting LLC and is paid by direct deposit. Compensation is $38–$47 per hour, based on experience and skill level. The role involves installing, configuring, administering, monitoring, and troubleshooting network and telecommunications infrastructure, while keeping documentation current and supporting network resilience and recovery. Full-time employees are offered medical insurance with a choice of PPO plans, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and optional savings and early pay access. Mfinite Consulting LLC is a veteran- and woman-owned company headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with a team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company places screened professionals with public-sector clients and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

At least 1–3 years of network or telecom engineering experience; experience levels are described as mid-level (3–5 years), senior (5–7 years), and expert (7+ years).
Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, or Fortinet equipment.
Strong routing, switching, VLAN, and troubleshooting skills.
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Able to pass a background check.
Valid driver's license for site visits, if required by the assignment.

Nice To Haves

CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or vendor firewall certifications.
VoIP or unified communications experience.
State or local government network experience.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and administer routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless equipment.
Support LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN, and server/network infrastructure.
Install and troubleshoot cabling and telephony, voice, and data systems.
Monitor network performance, plan capacity, and manage faults and outages.
Carry out disaster recovery, backup, and archiving procedures.
Keep network diagrams and documentation current.