Network Engineer

We are seeking a Network Engineer in the Des Moines IA area! Role Type: 6 month contract to start Rate: 45-55/hr W2 (potentially higher depending on experience level) About the Role We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our team and support a growing portfolio of infrastructure and network modernization projects. This position is ideal for a hands‑on network engineer with strong routing, switching, and wireless experience who can quickly adapt to a complex enterprise environment and contribute to both day‑to‑day operations and large‑scale initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support enterprise network operations, including routing, switching, and wireless technologies. Participate in the migration of network infrastructure from Cisco to Aruba . Assist with network equipment deployments, installations, upgrades, and lifecycle refresh projects. Provide support through ticket rotation and operational troubleshooting as needed. Collaborate with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams on strategic infrastructure initiatives. Ensure network performance, availability, and reliability across the environment. Validate networking requirements and switch configurations associated with security‑focused projects. Document configurations, procedures, and project updates. Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration. Routing and Switching Enterprise Wireless Networking Network Troubleshooting and Support Experience working with Aruba networking solutions or the ability to quickly learn and support Aruba environments. Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure projects and network deployments. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Cisco networking technologies . Exposure to network migration projects. Familiarity with ClearPass or similar network access control/security solutions. Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments. What You’ll Be Working On Cisco‑to‑Aruba network conversion initiatives. Ongoing lifecycle refresh and modernization projects. Network hardware installations and upgrades. Collaboration on security‑related infrastructure projects. Operational support and continuous network improvement efforts. #J-18808-Ljbffr Akkodis