Network Engineer

TEKsystems•Allouez, WI

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will act as a technical escalation point for complex network incidents, lead network initiatives and projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable network solutions. This position also involves providing informal technical leadership, mentoring team members, and researching emerging network technologies.

Requirements

Network Engineering
Palo Alto Firewalls
Cisco Routers and Switches
Azure & Cloud Networking
VPN / GlobalProtect
CCNA (CCNP‑level knowledge preferred)
5+ years of hands‑on experience engineering and supporting enterprise network environments, including both on‑premises and cloud‑based infrastructure

Nice To Haves

Deep technical expertise in enterprise networking (CCNP‑level knowledge strongly preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Own the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure across on‑premises and Azure cloud environments, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity.
Act as the technical escalation point for complex network incidents, performing advanced hands‑on troubleshooting to ensure high availability, performance, and security of network services.
Lead network initiatives and projects end‑to‑end, including upgrades, expansions, migrations, lifecycle management, vulnerability remediation, and technology refreshes.
Plan and execute maintenance activities, coordinate system upgrades, and support business continuity and disaster recovery testing related to network services.
Proactively reduce incident volume and impact through root‑cause analysis, trend evaluation, and the implementation of preventative and continuous improvement measures.
Manage and coordinate third‑party vendors, managed service providers, and NOC partners, ensuring service quality, accountability, and adherence to organizational standards and timelines.
Collaborate closely with IT, security, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable network solutions aligned with operational and strategic goals.
Provide informal technical leadership and mentoring, sharing expertise, guiding architectural decisions within the network domain, and supporting the skill development of IT team members.
Research, evaluate, and influence adoption of emerging and enhanced network technologies to improve reliability, security posture, and operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain accurate system documentation, including network diagrams, standards, procedures, and knowledge base articles.
Demonstrate a strong customer‑service mindset, managing expectations, advocating for business partners, and ensuring network services effectively enable organizational success.
Ensure complete and accurate ticket documentation, compliance with standard operating procedures, and clear communication across technical and non‑technical teams.
Meet established incident response and resolution SLAs and participate in after‑hours and on‑call support rotations as required.