Network Engineer

The Planet Group has partnered with a Milwaukee, WI based company to locate a Network Engineer for a contract to hire role. We're seeking a Network Engineer who will take ownership of the organization's core network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, and secure connectivity solutions. This role is ideal for a networking professional who enjoys balancing hands-on technical work with project leadership, infrastructure improvements, and mentoring less experienced team members. The position will require five days a week onsite in Milwaukee to start but will eventually be a hybrid role with only two days a week onsite. As it is a contract-to-hire role, we can only accept candidates who do not require sponsorship of any kind either now or in the future. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF MILWAUKEE AND ARE WILLING TO GO ONSITE. Network Infrastructure Design, implement, and support enterprise network environments across multiple locations. Administer and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, and remote connectivity solutions. Configure and support routing, switching, and network segmentation technologies. Plan and execute network upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure modernization efforts. Support business-to-business connectivity and secure remote access services. Network Operations Monitor network performance, availability, and reliability. Troubleshoot complex LAN, WAN, wireless, and connectivity issues. Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions. Maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and procedures. Coordinate with vendors and service providers on network-related initiatives. Security & Compliance Manage firewall policies, access control lists (ACLs), VPNs, and network security controls. Partner with cybersecurity teams to strengthen network security posture. Support vulnerability remediation and security best practices. Participate in incident response and network security investigations as needed. Lead network infrastructure projects from planning through implementation. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Collaborate with systems, security, and application teams to support organizational technology goals. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure. Strong knowledge of routing, switching, and network design principles. Experience troubleshooting LAN, WAN, wireless, and remote connectivity environments. Hands-on experience with firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, and network security best practices. Experience supporting network upgrades, implementations, and operational improvements. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with network monitoring and reporting tools. Familiarity with security monitoring, log analysis, and incident investigation. Exposure to VoIP technologies. Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco, or similar enterprise networking platforms. Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or Security+. #J-18808-Ljbffr