Job Title: Network Engineer (Contract)
Location: Edwardsville, IL (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule: Monday Friday | 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $45-50/hr w-2
Onboarding Requirements:
- Drug Test
- Background Check
- Credit Check
Position Overview
We are seeking a Network Engineer to support a fast-paced device staging and configuration environment. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for building, configuring, and preparing network devices for deployment using established runbooks and standardized processes.
The ideal candidate has strong networking fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and a disciplined, process-driven mindset. Success in this role requires maintaining accuracy and consistency while supporting high-volume deployment activities.
Key Responsibilities Network Configuration & Deployment
- Execute base configurations of network devices using established runbooks and standardized templates
- Perform configuration activities within centralized network management platforms, including device onboarding, policy application, and pre-deployment validation
- Support device staging, provisioning, and deployment preparation activities
- Build and apply repeatable templates across large volumes of network equipment while maintaining consistency and accuracy
- Execute detailed configuration processes and understand downstream impacts of missed or skipped steps
Process Execution & Documentation
- Identify and document issues encountered during the build process and escalate appropriately
- Provide clear written documentation regarding issues, observations, and recommended actions
- Identify process gaps or unclear documentation and provide feedback to improve runbooks and procedures
- Support continuous process improvement initiatives
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with quality assurance teams, operations teams, and project stakeholders to resolve issues and support delivery timelines
- Communicate build status, project updates, blockers, and completion milestones clearly and consistently
- Support a collaborative team environment focused on quality and operational excellence
Required Qualifications
- 3 6 years of network engineering experience supporting deployment, staging, or infrastructure operations environments
- Hands-on experience in one or more of the following:
- Circuit deployments
- Firewall deployments
- Router and switch deployments
- Strong understanding of:
- Routing and switching
- VLAN concepts and design
- Network circuits and connectivity
- Centralized network management concepts
- Experience executing detailed technical runbooks within production or deployment environments
- Strong technical documentation and troubleshooting skills
- Detail-oriented with a process-driven mindset
- Ability to work efficiently within a high-volume environment without sacrificing quality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with:
- Firewalls
- Routers and switches
- Wireless access points
- Cellular networking technologies
- Experience with centralized network management and configuration platforms
- Experience supporting device staging and provisioning workflows
Additional Information
- Candidates must be eligible to work on a W-2 basis
- No Corp-to-Corp (C2C)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future