Network Engineer
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Network Engineer:
Location: Eau Claire, WIWork Arrangement: OnsiteContract: 12 Months, with possibility of extensionPay Rate: Up to $80/hr on W2
Position Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to design, configure, deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Cisco switching and routing, particularly Catalyst C9000 switches and Catalyst C8000 routers, and be comfortable working independently while collaborating with a broader engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, install, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN switching and routing infrastructure.* Configure and deploy Cisco Catalyst C9000 series switches across enterprise network environments.* Configure and deploy Cisco Catalyst C8000 series routers.* Deploy and support network equipment at both access and distribution layers.* Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues using the OSI model, particularly Layers 1-3.* Analyze and resolve issues involving the Physical, Data Link, and Network layers.* Perform standard network installations, configurations, upgrades, and infrastructure changes independently.* Validate network configurations and ensure reliable connectivity and operational performance.* Maintain accurate technical documentation for network configurations, deployments, and troubleshooting activities.* Communicate proactively with engineering teams and contribute effectively to team-based infrastructure initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise networking.* Experience configuring and installing Cisco Catalyst C9000 series switches.* Experience configuring and installing Cisco Catalyst C8000 series routers.* Strong understanding of OSI Layers 1, 2, and 3.* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot network issues at the appropriate OSI layer.* Experience with access-layer and distribution-layer network infrastructure.* Strong communication, documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work independently and execute well-defined technical initiatives with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with MEC (Multi-Chassis EtherChannel) configuration.* Experience with SD-WAN deployment, implementation, administration, or troubleshooting.* Experience supporting enterprise-scale network infrastructure.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with at least 2 years of professional technical experience, OR* Associate's degree with at least 4 years of professional technical experience, OR* At least 6 years of professional technical experience without a degree.
Key Skills
Cisco Networking | Cisco Catalyst C9000 | Cisco Catalyst C8000 | Routing & Switching | LAN/WAN | OSI Model | Layer 1-3 Troubleshooting | Access Layer | Distribution Layer | MEC | SD-WAN | Network Infrastructure | Network Deployment | Network Configuration