Network Engineer (Cisco - Mergers & Acquisitions)

Network Engineer (Cisco – Mergers & Acquisitions)We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong Cisco infrastructure expertise and proven experience supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities. This role will focus on network integration, migration, staging, deployment, and support of enterprise network environments during acquisition and merger transitions.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, and WAN/LAN infrastructure, along with the ability to work onsite in Houston and support occasional weekend staging and cutover activities.This is a fast-paced contract opportunity for someone who can quickly step in, assess existing environments, and execute network integration plans with minimal supervision.Required SkillsStrong experience as a Network Engineer / Senior Network EngineerMust have hands-on experience supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) projectsDeep expertise in Cisco technologiesRouting & SwitchingFirewallsLAN / WANWireless NetworksVPN / Network SecurityVoIP (preferred)Experience with network staging, deployment, and migration activitiesAbility to support weekend work for staging, cutovers, and implementationMust be located in Houston, TX and able to work onsite as neededStrong troubleshooting and infrastructure support skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilitiesPreferred QualificationsCCNA or CCNP certification highly preferredExperience with enterprise network migrations and integration planningExperience working in large-scale corporate environmentsAbility to start within 2 weeks of offerResponsibilitiesSupport network infrastructure during mergers, acquisitions, and divestituresPlan and execute network migrations, cutovers, and integrationsConfigure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systemsCoordinate staging and deployment activities during weekends when requiredWork closely with infrastructure, security, and business teamsEnsure network stability, security, and minimal downtime during transitionsDocument network changes, configurations, and implementation plans