Network Engineer

TEKsystems•Greensboro, NC

5d•$45 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

TEKsystems’ retail customer is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to engineer, design, configure, support, and optimize network and security infrastructure across approximately 90 retail stores. Initial work includes hands-on configuration of Cisco Meraki wireless devices and shipping them to stores; an onsite partner handles physical rack-and-stack work. The role also involves improvements to the Meraki wireless and SD-WAN environments and modernization and maintenance of the Fortinet firewall environment. The Network Engineer II independently executes troubleshooting and optimization, supporting operational stability and project delivery. The role works across LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, routing, firewall, and cloud connectivity environments, and includes site deployments, security initiatives, disaster recovery testing, incident response, vendor coordination, documentation, and guidance for Engineer I resources. This is a contract role based in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a hybrid workplace arrangement.

Requirements

5–10 years of hands-on experience.
Strong working knowledge of routing protocols, including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
Strong working knowledge of switching, including STP and VLANs.
Strong working knowledge of WAN technologies, including MPLS, SD-WAN, and VPN.
Experience with Meraki and/or Cisco enterprise networking.
Experience with Fortinet firewalls and VPN.
Experience with wireless design and tuning.
Experience with SolarWinds or similar monitoring tools.
Experience with Azure networking, including VNETs, gateways, and connectivity.
Ability to work independently on most tasks and own troubleshooting end-to-end.

Nice To Haves

CCNP certification.

Responsibilities

Independently configure, deploy, and support network and security infrastructure.
Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN environments.
Implement network changes involving routing, firewall policies, SD-WAN, and wireless tuning.
Lead deployments at stores, warehouses, and offices, including circuit turn-up and validation.
Analyze network performance and recommend improvements and optimizations.
Support security initiatives such as segmentation, NAC, and IPS tuning.
Participate in disaster recovery testing and incident response, including root cause analysis.
Work directly with vendors and managed service providers to resolve escalated issues.
Maintain accurate documentation and configurations.
Provide guidance to Engineer I resources.
Configure Meraki wireless devices and ship them to stores; coordinate with the onsite partner responsible for physical rack-and-stack work.
Improve the Meraki wireless and SD-WAN environments and modernize and maintain the Fortinet firewall environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance, if eligible.
Dental insurance, if eligible.
Vision insurance, if eligible.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible.
Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
Transportation benefits, if eligible.
Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.