Network Engineer

Job Title:

Network Engineer Type:

Contract to Hire (initial contract duration thru 12/30/2026)

Location:

Milwaukee, WI (hybrid Tues/Thurs onsite plus occasional travel to other locations mileage reimbursed for those drives)

Description:

Requirements:

MAIN MUST HAVES

- Layer 3 networking & Wireless Networking experience. Must be in the SE Wisconsin area. Travel expected in SE Wisconsin, minimal travel outside of Wisconsin On-call rotation basis Daily queue support. Hybrid role, expected in the office on Tuesday and Thursday Can escalate to a tier 2 role, but needs to operate as the current Network Tier 1 team does (minimal escalations) Product knowledge preferred: Juniper/HPE (layer3 route/switch), Aruba wireless, Palo firewall and HPE SD Wan (nice to have but not needed). Good knowledge of othe products is a plus. Must be fluent in English, good communication skills

Key Responsibilities Enterprise Network Engineering & Support:

Provide operational support for enterprise network platforms, including switching, routing, firewalls, and wireless systems. Support enterprise wireless platforms through configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, and analytics. Diagnose and resolve network incidents. Assist with the design and implementation of network enhancements aligned with architectural and security best practices. Develop and execute test plans to validate network changes and deployments. Provide SD WAN support as needed for routing policies, monitoring, and connectivity. Hardware Lifecycle Management Manage lifecycle activities for a large inventory of network hardware, including switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and SD WAN devices. Coordinate planning and execution of hardware upgrades, refresh projects, and decommissioning efforts across multiple locations. Maintain accurate documentation of inventory, lifecycle stages, and platform dependencies. Collaborate with procurement teams, logistics, and field resources to ensure seamless deployment and transitions. Platform & Process Optimization Identify opportunities to improve network reliability, automation, documentation, and operational processes. Stay current with emerging networking technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with global and cross functional teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions. Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non technical stakeholders. Build and maintain strong working relationships across IT and business units. Documentation & Knowledge Development Create and maintain detailed documentation, including network diagrams, standards, lifecycle plans, and troubleshooting guides. Support change control processes and ensure accurate configuration management. Required Skills & Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with enterprise routing, switching, wireless platforms, and firewall technologies. Experience supporting large-scale network environments. Understanding of network security principles, segmentation, and best practices. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with experience conducting Root Cause Analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of change management practices. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams. Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies. Preferred Qualifications Experience with automation-driven or template-based management platforms Experience working in a multi-vendor network Experience with structured lifecycle management processes and asset tracking. Understanding of the ITIL framework.