Network Engineer

Description Our client is an American retail corporation of over 650 stores across 23 states.

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Cisco Routing & Switching, Wireless / LAN / WAN Networking, Network Troubleshooting & Implementation, CCNA Certification Network Engineer (Contractor) Enterprise, Retail & Store Connectivity IT Network Engineering Location: Bradenton, FL (Hybrid) Contract Duration: 6 months (extension possible) Role Overview: Our client is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer Contractor to support the deployment, operation, troubleshooting, and documentation of network services that connect our stores, corporate offices, distribution operations, and business systems. This contract role is focused on execution, reliability, and operational support across a distributed retail network environment. The engineer will assist with store network refreshes, connectivity turnups, wireless and WAN validation, incident response, and day-to-day support of data, voice, wireless, and edge connectivity services. Key Responsibilities: Store Network Deployment & Refresh Deploy, configure, and validate store network infrastructure including routers, switches, wireless access points, and LTE/Cradlepoint connectivity. Support LAN, WAN, WLAN, and edge connectivity refreshes across retail locations, ensuring implementations follow established standards and change procedures. Validate store connectivity, wireless coverage, routing, failover, and application access to confirm sites are ready for production use. Network Operations & Troubleshooting Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network performance, availability, routing, switching, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, and voice connectivity issues. Perform packet capture, traffic analysis, and root-cause investigation using tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow, and enterprise monitoring platforms. Support incident response, escalations, maintenance windows, and after-hours work as business needs require. Assist with daily operational support of network data, voice, wireless, and telephony systems used across the business. Documentation, Standards & Operational Support Create and maintain accurate documentation for network deployments, configuration changes, diagrams, support notes, and implementation activities. Log work activities, report status, track issues, and communicate progress clearly with Network Engineering leadership and project stakeholders. Assist with monitoring, alert review, configuration validation, and operational improvements that improve consistency and reliability across the environment. Participate in on-call support and perform non-business-hours work as requirements or business needs dictate. Technical Environment Network Platforms: Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, Catalyst, Nexus, ACI, and related enterprise networking platforms. Routing & Connectivity: TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IPSec, VPN, SD-WAN, DMVPN, DIA, broadband, and cellular failover. Wireless: Cisco WLC, enterprise WLAN, 802.11 standards, RF fundamentals, and wireless troubleshooting. Security & Access: TACACS+, RADIUS, ISE/ACS, secure management access, segmentation, and firewall-adjacent troubleshooting. Retail Edge: Cradlepoint/Ericsson cellular networking, LTE/5G routers, branch connectivity, and store network turn-ups. Tools: Wireshark, NetFlow, SNMP, syslog, SolarWinds or similar monitoring platforms, and configuration documentation tools. Required Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise, retail, campus, WAN, wireless, or multi-site network environments. Cisco CCNA certification required Strong working knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, wireless, WAN, VPN, monitoring, and network troubleshooting methodologies. Experience configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting Cisco network environments. Experience supporting distributed environments such as retail stores, branch offices, distribution centers, or other multi-site operations. Strong analytical, documentation, communication, organizational, and follow-through skills. Ability to participate in on-call support, maintenance windows, and after-hours work as required. Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) Palo Alto certification or equivalent practical experience preferred. Experience with Cradlepoint/Ericsson cellular networking, LTE/5G failover, or wireless WAN solutions. Exposure to SD-WAN, DMVPN, cloud connectivity, or similar enterprise connectivity technologies. Exposure to network automation or scripting using Python, Ansible, APIs, or similar tools. Experience with Cisco Unified Communications, VoIP, Zoom Phone, Zoom Rooms, or related collaboration services preferred. Success Measures (What Good Looks Like) Store network deployments, refreshes, and turn-ups are completed accurately, consistently, and with minimal business disruption. Network incidents are resolved quickly, repeat issues are documented, and root-cause findings are used to improve operational reliability. Documentation, diagrams, status updates, and implementation notes are accurate, current, and useful for ongoing support. Store, corporate, and distribution connectivity remains stable, monitored, and aligned with business requirements. Work Structure & Expectations Onsite contractor role based in Bradenton, FL, with support as needed for corporate, store, distribution, or project-related work. Works closely with Network Engineering leadership, internal IT teams, vendors, store support, and business stakeholders. Individual contributor role with no supervisory responsibilities. Occasional work in data center, office, distribution, or store environments; ability to lift up to 50 pounds may be required Skills cisco routing, cisco switching, Wireless / LAN / WAN Networking, network troubleshooting, network implementation, ccna, Cradlepoint / 5G/LTE, network automation, retail experience Top Skills Details cisco routing,cisco switching,Wireless / LAN / WAN Networking,network troubleshooting,network implementation,ccna Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation approximately one week per month
• Must be comfortable working onsite in Bradenton, FL during initial onboarding and transitioning to a hybrid schedule afterward

Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Bradenton, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Bradenton, FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Bradenton,FL. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEK Systems