job summary: We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support, optimize, and secure enterprise network infrastructure. This role is crucial in maintaining high system availability, scaling network architecture, and driving routing, security, and automation initiatives.

location:

Madison, Maine job type: Contract salary: $44.68 - 54.68 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Maintain and optimize enterprise core routing, switching, and security infrastructure. Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, and TCP/IP protocols across multi-vendor networks. Administer and update security platforms including Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco ASA firewalls. Monitor network performance via SolarWinds and maintain up-to-date topology documentation. Support network automation initiatives using Python, Ansible, or Terraform.

qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

7-10+ years of experience in network engineering within multi-vendor environments. Deep technical expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, MPLS). Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA). Proven understanding of ACLs, NAT, and core network security practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with SD-WAN, VXLAN, and EVPN virtualization technologies. Familiarity with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform). Experience utilizing SolarWinds or equivalent enterprise monitoring applications.

skills:

Aruba,Ansible,BGP,Cisco,Cisco ASA,networking protocol,cybersecurity practices,EIGRP,firewalls,Fortinet,hardware management,Juniper,MPLS,network monitoring,network protocols,secure network,network topology,network virtualization,Network Automation,OSPF,Palo Alto,Python,routing and switching,routing,SolarWinds,TCP/IP,Terraform,VLANs,SD-WAN,communication capabilities,troubleshoot,autonomous,ACLs,audit,automation tooling,diagrams,infrastructure,Network Engineering,security,technical proficiency

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.