Network Engineer

Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL (only local candidates will be considered) Job Type: 6+ Month Contract, Potential Contract-to-Hire Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM Work Arrangement: Onsite 5 Days/Week Additional Requirements: On-Call Rotation + Occasional Overnight Maintenance Windows *3rd party resumes will NOT be considered. This is a W2-only engagement** Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise network environment in Lake Buena Vista, FL. This role will focus on the implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintenance of LAN infrastructure, Cisco networking equipment, logical overlay networks, VRFs, wireless technologies, and carrier integrations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on network professional who can work independently while collaborating with network engineers, vendors, customers, and technical teams. This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong troubleshooting, communication, and change management skills. Key Responsibilities Implement, configure, troubleshoot, and support large-scale enterprise LAN networks . Configure and support Cisco routers , including ASR9K, ASR1K, ISR4K, and related platforms. Configure and support Cisco switches , including Catalyst 9300, 6800, 2960, 3560, 3750, and Nexus 5K, 7K, and 9K. Troubleshoot network incidents and monitor incident queues, including after-hours maintenance activities. Support LAN design, Service Provider/Carrier network integration, Logical Overlay Networks, and VRFs . Perform predictive Wi-Fi surveys and support wireless access points. Open, manage, and monitor vendor TAC cases as needed. Follow established change control processes, configuration standards, and network documentation requirements. Participate in technical meetings and troubleshooting bridges with internal teams, vendors, and customers. Provide timely and accurate communication regarding incidents, changes, outages, and project status. Support major network refreshes, incident resolution, and network improvement initiatives. Work evenings, weekends, and overnight maintenance windows as required. Participate in an on-call rotation . Required Qualifications 7+ years of hands‑on Network Engineering experience supporting, designing, implementing, and maintaining large enterprise networks. Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies . Working knowledge of IS‑IS, EIGRP, OSPF, Multicast, and QoS . Strong understanding of LAN technologies , including HSRP, STP, VLANs, and IP subnetting. Experience with Cisco IOS, IOS‑XE, IOS‑XR, and NX‑OS . Knowledge of network cabling infrastructure and industry specifications. Experience working within formal enterprise change management and peer review processes . Strong troubleshooting and network incident management skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with IPv6 implementation . Experience with network automation , including Ansible and Python. CCNA or CCNP certification required . CCIE certification or passed CCIE written exam is a plus. Bachelor's degree or related technical degree preferred. Experience supporting large, complex enterprise network environments. Core Technical Skills Cisco Networking | Enterprise LAN | WAN | Network Infrastructure | Cisco Routers | Cisco Switches | Catalyst | Nexus | ASR | ISR | IOS | IOS‑XE | IOS‑XR | NX‑OS | OSPF | EIGRP | IS‑IS | BGP | Multicast | QoS | HSRP | STP | VLANs | VRFs | IPv6 | Wi-Fi | Wireless Networking | Network Automation | Ansible | Python | Network Monitoring | TAC | Change Management Requirements Must be able to manage multiple projects, deliverables, and priorities simultaneously. Must be comfortable serving as a technical escalation point for network incidents and initiatives. Ability to explain complex networking concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to develop action plans and provide oversight through completion. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must be available for occasional overnight maintenance windows, evenings, weekends, and on‑call rotation . Onsite in Lake Buena Vista, FL, 5 days per week is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pomeroy