Network Engineer

TEKsystems•Raleigh, NC

31d•$45 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to join his team of three. This role requires a well-rounded individual with broad experience across various networking domains, a strong technical foundation, and a personality that aligns with the team's collaborative culture. The team values individuals who are adaptable, proactive, and committed to longevity. A "do what it takes" attitude is essential. Candidates must achieve an 80% or higher score on a tech check.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with a strong focus on Cisco technologies
Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS and NX-OS platforms in a production environment
Working knowledge of Cisco ASA, and Firepower firewall administration (policy management, NAT, VPN, troubleshooting)
Experience with Cisco Meraki cloud-managed networking (switches, wireless, security appliances)
Experience supporting enterprise VoIP systems and troubleshooting voice quality/connectivity issues
Solid understanding of routing and switching fundamentals (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel)
Experience supporting site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions (IPsec, AnyConnect/Cisco Secure Client)
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (VPCs/VNets, cloud VPNs, hybrid connectivity) in AWS, Azure, or GCP
Understanding of network security principles: segmentation, firewall policy design, access control, and threat mitigation
Strong troubleshooting skills using packet captures, syslog analysis, and diagnostic tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical processes clearly
core engineering route/switch - ability to configure a switch, bgp, ospf
network automation - python scripting and ansible experience - this is a large initiative for them
well rounded network engineering skill set - firewall, load balancing, wireless, etc.

Nice To Haves

Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP
Experience with network automation tools, particularly Ansible (playbook development, YAML inventory management)
Familiarity with Cisco ISE or other NAC/identity-based access control solutions
Experience with firewall/security platforms beyond Cisco (Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)
Exposure to Kubernetes networking or containerized environment security
Certifications like CCNP are considered a strong plus, especially when combined with practical experience.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
Configure and manage Cisco ASA, Firepower (FTD/FMC) and Palo Alto firewalls, including access policies, NAT (including Twice NAT), VPN configurations (site-to-site and remote access via AnyConnect/Secure Client), and threat inspection
Administer and troubleshoot Cisco IOS and NX-OS environments, including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, spanning-tree, and switch stacking
Deploy and manage Meraki cloud-managed infrastructure (switches, access points, security appliances), including onboarding, firmware management, and dashboard administration
Support and troubleshoot enterprise VoIP systems, including call quality issues, QoS configuration, voice VLANs, and integration with network infrastructure
Monitor network and security systems, respond to incidents, and perform root-cause analysis for outages, performance degradation, and security events
Support network automation initiatives using Ansible, including playbook development, inventory management, and configuration validation
Implement and maintain network segmentation, firewall rule hygiene, and security best practices in accordance with company policy and compliance requirements
Participate in patching, upgrade planning, and lifecycle management for network and security appliances
Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams on cloud connectivity (AWS/Azure/GCP networking, VPNs, and hybrid architecture)
Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours incidents as needed
Assist in evaluating and recommending new network and security technologies