Network Engineer

Network Engineer DETAILS Location : Chesapeake, VA 23322 (onsite 5-days per week) Position Type : 6M Contract Hourly / Salary : to $60W2 JOB SUMMARY Vaco is currently seeking a Network Engineer for a 6M Contract that is located in Chesapeake, VA (onsite 5-days per week). The Network Engineer will support and enrich the enterprise network infrastructure within a large production environment. The Network Engineer will maintain and troubleshoot Layer 2 and foundational Layer 3 networking technologies, supporting switching, VLAN segmentation, trunking, wireless connectivity, and network access services while ensuring reliable day-to-day operations. The Network Engineer will work closely with existing network teams to assist with network implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support across wired and wireless environments. The ideal Network Engineer will possess strong switching fundamentals, practical networking experience, and the ability to support enterprise connectivity, security, and infrastructure initiatives while contributing to the overall stability and performance of the network environment. Enterprise Network Operations - Supporting / Maintaining Critical Network Infrastructure via Configuration / Monitoring / Troubleshooting / Resolution of Connectivity Issues Across Switching / Routing / Wireless / Access Layer Technologies Layer 2 Network Administration - Managing VLAN Architecture / Trunking / Spanning Tree / Authentication Services / Switch Configurations | Ensuring Secure / Reliable Network Communications Network Troubleshooting / Incident Response - Investigating / Resolving Performance / Availability / Connectivity Issues via Systematic Analysis of Switching / Routing / Wireless / Endpoint Communication Paths Wireless / Access Network Support - Supporting WiFi Connectivity / Access Layer Deployments / Network Access Services | Delivering Consistent User / Device Connectivity Across Enterprise Locations Network Implementation / Change Management - Supporting Network Upgrades / Equipment Deployments / Configuration Changes / Infrastructure Enhancements | Following Established Change Control Processes Cross-Technology Infrastructure Support - Collaborating with Network / Security / Infrastructure Teams to Support Integrated Solutions Across Routing / Firewalls / Wireless Networking / Network Access Control (NAC) Technologies JOB REQUIREMENTS Enterprise Network Engineering (5 years | hands-on) - Supporting Enterprise Network Infrastructure Across Campus / Branch / Data Center Environments Layer 2 Networking Expertise (strong experience) - VLAN Design / Trunking / Spanning Tree / Port Security / Authentication Services / Switch Provisioning / Enterprise Access Layer Operations Routing / Layer 3 Fundamentals (working knowledge) - Routing Protocols / Technologies (Static Routing / OSPF / Default Routing / Inter-VLAN Routing / Route Redistribution Fundamentals) Cisco Switching Infrastructure - Configuring / Managing / Troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst Switching Platforms in Large Enterprise Environments Wireless Networking Support - Supporting Enterprise Wireless Infrastructure (WLAN Deployments / SSIDs / Authentication Services / Client Connectivity Troubleshooting / RF Fundamentals) Network Troubleshooting / Incident Resolution (advanced) - Troubleshooting Switching / Routing / Wireless / Client Connectivity Issues via Structured Root Cause Analysis Methodologies Network Access Control (NAC) - Supporting NAC Technologies (Authentication / Authorization / Device Access Policies / Endpoint Connectivity Management) Network Security Fundamentals (understanding) - Enterprise Security Concepts (ACLs / Segmentation / Network Access Controls / Secure Connectivity Best Practices) Infrastructure Monitoring / Operations - Utilizing Network Monitoring / Alerting / Performance Management Tools to Maintain Operational Stability / Resolve Infrastructure Issues Proactively Change Management / Network Implementations - Supporting Network Deployments / Hardware Refreshes / Configuration Changes / Infrastructure Upgrades | Following Established Change Control Processes Documentation / Operational Standards - Creating / Maintaining Network Documentation (Diagrams / Runbooks / Configuration Standards / Support Procedures) Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.


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Pay Transparency Notice


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.