Network Engineer

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $60.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
Nov 09, 2024
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our client's team in Madison. This role requires an expert understanding of Cisco equipment and involves hands-on troubleshooting and breakfix tasks. The ideal candidate will also play a consultative role, providing forward-thinking insights and recommendations for the company's network strategy. This position sits hybrid in Madison, WI. Key Responsibilities: * Design and implement both short-term and long-term plans to ensure network can handle current and future demands. * Develop, implement, and maintain network policies and procedures. * Create and deploy methods for testing network performance and generate performance statistics and reports. * Work with partners and vendors to achieve team goals. * Create budgets for current and future network projects, services, and hardware. * Mentor network team staff, leading and facilitating the technical work of the team. * Plan, acquire, and coordinate the installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization's network infrastructure. * Prepare RFPs, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for projects and associated efforts. * Manage contracts for network equipment and services. * Research and recommend network products, services, protocols, and standards to support network procurement and development efforts. * Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. * Assess, approve, and manage equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. * Develop long-term strategies and capacity planning for future network/telecommunication needs. * Ensure the optimal operation of all network hardware, including routers, switches, and access points. * Maintain regular written and in-person communications with decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end-users regarding network activities. * Analyze, diagnose, and resolve network problems for end-users; recommend and implement solutions. * Perform network system backup and recovery. * Manage network assets, including maintaining network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications. Experience: Required: * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent * 6+ years' of relevant network administration experience Preferred: * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) * Experience with Cisco Nexus and Cisco Catalyst platforms * Bachelor degree in Information Technology Benefits: Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.