Lead Network Engineer

Lead Network Engineer – Network Lifecycle as a ServiceTwo openings available for Lead Network Engineer positions in the Network Lifecycle as a Service initiative.Compensation Range: TBDContract Length: 8-week initial pilotLocation: On-site – Pacific NorthwestProvidence St. Vincent – Portland, ORProvidence Mount St. Vincent / Mill Creek – Seattle & Everett, WAHours: Full-time, approximately 40 hours/week. Flexibility required for network maintenance windows, cutovers, and potential off-hours deployment activities.Start Date: Targeting September 14, 2026Client Overview: Providence Health is launching an enterprise Network Lifecycle as a Service (LaaS) initiative to modernize its wired and wireless network infrastructure and establish a repeatable five-year lifecycle refresh model.The initial 8-week pilot will support three Providence locations across Oregon and Washington, replacing and validating LAN switches and wireless access points. Following the pilot, the program is intended to scale across approximately 90–100 Providence sites.A key objective of Medasource's involvement is to create opportunities for qualified military veterans and military spouses within Providence's technology organization. Veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard/Reserve members, and military spouses with relevant technical experience are strongly encouraged to apply.Job DescriptionThe Lead Network Engineer will serve as the senior technical resource for one of two field deployment crews supporting Providence's Network Lifecycle pilot.Each Lead will oversee a four-person deployment crew consisting of the Lead Network Engineer, two Network Engineers, and one Network Cable Technician. The Lead will be responsible for directing technical execution in the field, performing switch migrations, overseeing network cutovers, troubleshooting deployment issues, and ensuring successful validation following infrastructure changes.Key Responsibilities Include:Lead and provide technical direction to a four-person network deployment crewPerform enterprise LAN switch replacements and migrationsLead and oversee network cutover activitiesTroubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during deploymentCoordinate wireless access point replacement and validation activitiesWork within MDF/IDF and network-closet environmentsOversee connectivity testing and post-deployment validationEnsure network equipment, ports, cabling, and infrastructure are properly documentedCoordinate technical activities with the LaaS Technical Project Manager and project leadershipIdentify and escalate technical risks or deployment blockersMaintain deployment quality and adherence to established runbooks/processesSupport operational acceptance and handoff following deploymentSkill Set Requirements:Strong hands-on enterprise network engineering experienceExperience installing, replacing, configuring, and migrating enterprise LAN switchesDemonstrated experience executing or leading network cutoversStrong Layer 2/Layer 3 networking fundamentalsUnderstanding of switching, VLANs, trunking, uplinks, and network connectivityExperience supporting enterprise wireless access point deployments or replacementsStrong network troubleshooting and problem-resolution skillsExperience working within MDF/IDF and network-closet environmentsAbility to perform connectivity testing and technical validation following network changesPrevious experience leading engineers, technicians, or network deployment crewsStrong documentation and communication skillsAbility to work effectively with project managers, engineers, technicians, client stakeholders, and third-party partnersAbility to support maintenance windows and off-hours cutovers as requiredAbility to work on-site for the duration of the 8-week pilotNice to Haves:Cisco switching and wireless experienceLarge-scale enterprise network refresh experienceHealthcare or hospital network infrastructure experienceExperience with high-volume LAN switch and AP replacement projectsProvidence Health experienceExperience leading field-based network deployment teamsMilitary experience within networking, communications, Signal, cyber, IT, telecommunications, electronics, or similar technical specialtiesMilitary leadership experience supervising technical personnel or field deploymentsMilitary Veteran & Military Spouse Initiative:Military talent is a primary sourcing focus for this engagement. Candidates with military backgrounds should be evaluated based on the technical and leadership responsibilities they performed in service—not solely on whether they have held an equivalent civilian job title.Relevant military networking, communications, infrastructure, troubleshooting, technical leadership, and field-deployment experience may translate directly to the responsibilities of this position.Education/Certification(s)/License(s):Bachelor's degree preferred but not required with equivalent professional or military experienceCCNA, CCNP, or comparable networking certification preferredRelevant Cisco certifications are a plusRelevant military technical training and demonstrated hands-on networking experience may be considered in place of traditional education or certificationsDisclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Benefits & Perks: Eight Eleven Group offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.