Network Engineer
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Job description
We are partnering with a fast-growing organization just outside of Madison, WI that is investing heavily in modernizing its IT infrastructure. They are seeking a Network Engineer to join their team in a highly visible, hands-on role supporting and evolving a multi-site network environment.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of day-to-day operational support and impactful project work, with the ability to influence architecture and long-term strategy.
What You'll Be Doing
- Serve as the primary escalation point for network-related issues (approx. 70% of your time)
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents across multiple sites
- Support and maintain network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, routers, and VPNs
- Partner with a third-party NOC (BDO) for monitoring while owning deeper technical resolution
- Contribute to network architecture, design, upgrades, and modernization initiatives (approx. 30%)
- Lead and support infrastructure improvement projects, including recent SD-WAN upgrades
- Maintain and improve network documentation and standards
- Assist with asset management and lifecycle planning
- Provide overall network administration and ensure system reliability across 8 plant locations
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Exposure to security tools and concepts:
- Microsoft Defender
- Intune
- Entra (Azure AD)
- Broader understanding of network architecture and security best practices
Requirements
- A well-rounded, generalist mindset vs. niche specialization
- Someone who takes ownership and can operate independently
- A professional who has invested in continuous learning (certifications highly valued)
- A team player who can step into a critical role and make an immediate impact
Why This Opportunity?
- High visibility role with influence on network direction and modernization
- Opportunity to step into a key position with long-term growth potential, Must-Have Qualifications
- 8+ years of hands-on network engineering experience
- Strong experience with:
- Fortinet / FortiGate firewalls
- SD-WAN (recent upgrade experience preferred)
- Sophos VPN
- Cisco networking (switches & routers; SmartNet support environment)
- Meraki WiFi
- Experience participating in or leading network modernization projects
- Ability to balance reactive support and proactive improvements
- Strong documentation and communication skills, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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