Network Engineer

Position: Network Engr 4Location: Milpitas, CA Duration: C2HRole OverviewThe team is supporting significant facility expansion projects, including new clean rooms, telecom infrastructure, and lab buildouts. The contractor will primarily support network deployment activities across the campus, including configuring, deploying, and maintaining network equipment.This is a hands-on implementation and support role rather than a network design position. Network architectures and designs are already established by the engineering team.Required QualificationsCCNA certification required (minimum certification requirement)Minimum 5 years of experience supporting campus network environmentsStrong experience configuring and deploying Cisco switchesSolid understanding of Layer 2 networking conceptsExperience with Cisco Catalyst switches, particularly the 9300 seriesExperience performing switch deployment, configuration, rack-and-stack, and decommissioning activitiesPreferred QualificationsExperience with Arista switches (especially the 7050 series)Experience working in large enterprise environmentsFamiliarity with network monitoring tools such as: o Cacti o SolarWinds OrionExperience supporting operational network environments in addition to project workHigher-level Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE) are desirable but not requiredDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesDeploy and configure network switches and related hardwareSupport campus infrastructure projectsPerform rack-and-stack activitiesHandle device decommissioningUpdate monitoring systems following deployments and removalsMaintain device inventory within SolarWinds Orion and CactiParticipate in project meetings and collaborate with engineering teamsProvide operational support during periods with fewer project activitiesNice-to-HavesArista networking experienceNetwork monitoring tool administrationProject implementation exposureExperience participating in project planning discussions