Network Engineer

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – onsite as needed) Duration: 12-month contract with strong potential for extension Hours: 40–50 hours per week Overview We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join a large-scale enterprise network modernization effort supporting sites across North America. This role will focus on switch and wireless infrastructure upgrades , including staging, configuration, and deployment of new network equipment. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Cisco switching and Aruba wireless technologies , along with the ability to interpret and implement network designs aligned with enterprise standards. This position works closely with project managers, infrastructure teams, and onsite technicians to ensure successful deployments across multiple locations. What You'll Be Doing Network Deployment and Implementation Support a major switch and wireless access point refresh initiative across North America Stage, configure, and prepare switches and wireless equipment for deployment Coordinate with project managers and rack/stack technicians to execute refresh activities Assist with technical execution during scheduled deployment windows Network Design and Engineering Draft and review network designs based on established enterprise architecture standards Validate configurations and ensure adherence to network design guidelines Support troubleshooting and issue resolution during deployment activities Infrastructure Staging and Configuration Stage and configure switches at the Houston staging facility as required by project timelines Prepare equipment for deployment including firmware updates, configuration templates, and testing Maintain documentation and configuration records Partner with project managers and infrastructure teams to execute rollout plans Participate in planning sessions and provide technical guidance on network implementations Help ensure project milestones and timelines are met Based in Houston, Texas Onsite presence required 1–2 days per week on average for staging and configuration work Some deployment activities may occur during weekend maintenance windows (primarily Saturday or Sunday) What You Bring Required 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering Strong hands-on experience with Cisco switching Experience working with Aruba wireless infrastructure Experience staging, configuring, and deploying enterprise network hardware Ability to review and implement enterprise network architecture designs Experience supporting large-scale network deployment or refresh initiatives Preferred Experience supporting multi-site network refresh programs Experience with enterprise wireless deployments Familiarity with network automation or configuration management tools Experience working within large enterprise network environments What Success Looks Like Seamless staging and deployment of network equipment for large-scale refresh projects Strong collaboration with project managers and technical teams Efficient execution of switch refresh activities across multiple locations Consistent adherence to enterprise network architecture and configuration standards #J-18808-Ljbffr