Network Engineer
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Job description
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- Troubleshoot Layer 2/3 networking issues, wireless performance, and general infrastructure incidents
- Manage daily ticket queue support as part of a 4-person rotation
- Minimize escalations to Tier 2 through strong troubleshooting and ownership
Network Engineering & Modernization
- Support enterprise routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless platforms
- Assist with network upgrades, refresh projects, and hardware lifecycle initiatives
- Participate in testing, validation, and deployment of infrastructure changes
- Support SD-WAN connectivity and routing policies as needed
Lifecycle Management
- Coordinate and execute hardware refreshes and decommissioning efforts
- Maintain accurate documentation of inventory, configurations, and dependencies
- Partner with procurement, vendors, and field teams on upgrades and deployments
Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with IT teams to diagnose and resolve cross-functional issues
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Contribute to continuous improvement of network processes and documentation, Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Related Jobs Network Engineer TEKsystems Brookfield, WI*Remote Firewall Operations Automation Procurement Communication Network Layer Network Routing Network Support Customer Service Network Security Change Management Business Valuation Wide Area Networks Local Area Networks Network Engineering Palo Alto Firewalls Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Wireless Communications Business Transformation Critical Illness Insurance Juniper Network Technologies Continuous Improvement Process Network Performance Management Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Cisco Certified Network Associate Aruba (Network Management Software) Information Technology Infrastructure Library Software-Defined Networking Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) +0
Requirements
- 2-5+ years of network engineering/support experience
- Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, switching, LAN/WAN, and wireless
- Experience supporting enterprise network environments
- Understanding of network security, segmentation, and best practices
- Ability to manage and prioritize ticket queues effectively
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Must be located in Southeast Wisconsin, * Experience with Juniper or HPE networking (Layer 3 routing/switching)
- Familiarity with Aruba wireless environments
- Exposure to Palo Alto firewalls and/or HPE SD-WAN (nice to have)
- CCNA (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in multi-vendor environments
- Knowledge of ITIL or change management practices
- Exposure to automation or template-driven network management, Network Engineering * Routing & Switching * Cisco/Juniper/HPE * LAN/WAN * Wireless * Firewalls * SD-WAN * Troubleshooting * Infrastructure Support * VPN, * Strong ownership mindset and ability to solve issues independently
- A customer-focused communicator who works well with IT and business teams
- Someone comfortable in a high-volume support environment
- A proactive learner interested in modernization and continuous improvement
Benefits & conditions
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brookfield, WI. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type