Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a CCNP-certified Network Engineer that will provide expert-level network engineering support for enterprise-wide network refresh activities. This is a local, onsite role based in Warren, MI, working five (5) days per week onsite or traveling to the greater Michigan area or US Travel to other sites, on an 18-month contract engagement. The engineer will be aligned to our client's workstreams and may support both centralized (enterprise/core) and distributed (site/manufacturing) network activities as directed.
LAN and WAN Network Support:
- Provide LAN and WAN network support for internal initiatives.
- Maintain network stability and performance across enterprise and site-level environments.
- Support network connectivity for corporate, core, and distributed manufacturing sites.
Switch and Router Configuration:
- Perform switch and router configuration, remediation, and upgrade activities.
- Implement network changes in alignment with enterprise standards and change management processes.
- Validate configurations post-deployment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Site Readiness and Cutover Support:
- Assist with site readiness assessments and pre-cutover preparation activities.
- Support cutover execution and post-cutover stabilization efforts.
- Coordinate with site teams and internal workstream leads to ensure smooth transitions.
Enterprise and Site Network Standards Compliance:
- Support compliance with enterprise and site network standards across all refresh activities.
- Document configurations, changes, and network topologies in accordance with internal standards.
- Participate in standards reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of network baselines.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues identified during refresh activities.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Escalate complex issues appropriately and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Active Cisco CCNP certification (Routing & Switching or Enterprise) required.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
- Strong proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies, including switching, routing, and WAN protocols.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches (IOS/IOS-XE).
- Familiarity with enterprise network refresh and migration projects, including cutover planning.
- Knowledge of enterprise network standards, change management, and documentation practices.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or distributed site environments is a plus.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve issues in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams and workstreams.
- Must be available to work onsite in Warren, MI five (5) days per week for the duration of the engagement.