Network Engineer

TEKsystems•Fort Wayne, IN

20d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our team. This role involves supporting hospital sites and operating/troubleshooting complex network environments including LAN, WAN, datacenter, firewalls, and client connectivity. You will be responsible for configuring and supporting enterprise switching, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and carrier connectivity. The position requires owning and resolving complex network issues, leading network upgrades and installations, and coordinating with ISPs, vendors, and client IT teams. You will also plan and execute production network changes, identify infrastructure risks, and serve as a network escalation resource, including occasional after-hours support. Adherence to organizational change management, security, and documentation standards is crucial. Additionally, you will mentor IT staff and contribute to network troubleshooting documentation.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience or equivalent demonstrated experience
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, NAT, VPNs, and common network troubleshooting methodologies
Working knowledge of dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP
Experience supporting enterprise or datacenter network environments
Self-motivated and dependable, with a strong sense of ownership
Ability to independently troubleshoot complex network issues while knowing when to communicate risks, seek input, or escalate
Ability to independently execute project work under the technical direction of the Network Architect
Strong communication and documentation skills
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

HPE Aruba / ArubaOS-CX switching experience
Hands-on experience managing network infrastructure through Aruba Central
Palo Alto Networks firewall experience
Hands-on BGP and carrier/WAN experience
High-availability datacenter networking experience
Healthcare or other compliance-driven IT experience
CCNP, Palo Alto, Aruba, or similar networking certification
Experience with LogicMonitor or similar monitoring and alerting tools
VoIP, PBX, and fax experience, particularly with 3CX

Responsibilities

Operate and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, datacenter, firewall, and client connectivity environments
Configure and support enterprise switching, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and carrier connectivity
Own complex network issues and drive them through resolution
Lead assigned network upgrades, migrations, equipment installations, and infrastructure projects
Coordinate directly with ISPs, vendors, and client hospital IT teams
Plan and execute production network changes with appropriate testing and rollback procedures
Identify infrastructure risks and recommend improvements
Serve as a network escalation resource for the IT team, including occasional after-hours support for critical network issues
Follow organizational change management, security, and documentation standards when working in production environments
Mentor IT staff and help develop network troubleshooting documentation and runbooks