Network Engineer (Contract)
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Downtown office primary; field inspections at customer facilities across Philadelphia as needed)
Duration: Contract 1-2 years
Target Start: ~30 days from offer acceptance
Interview Process: Single round
Role Overview
Seeking a contract Network Engineer to support a Cisco-based routing and switching infrastructure initiative. This role is primarily execution-focused, working within an established team and following direction from senior leads. The engineer will support network infrastructure deployment and, once equipment is staged in the field, conduct on-site inspections at various customer facilities across the Philadelphia metro area.
Responsibilities
- Support design, configuration, and deployment of Cisco routing and switching infrastructure
- Execute network tasks under the direction of senior network leads and project management
- Inspect and validate deployed network equipment at customer field locations across Philadelphia
- Document configurations and maintain accuracy of network records
- Coordinate with on-site teams to ensure consistent, reliable network performance
Requirements
- 5 to 20 years of experience in network engineering
- Active Cisco certification (any level; CCNA or above preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms
- Comfortable working in a follow-the-lead capacity within a structured project environment
Out of Scope
- Unified Communications or CUCM support
- Firewall or network security responsibilities
