Advisor, IT Network Development

Our client, a leading technology organization, is seeking an Advisor, IT Network Development to join their team for a 5-month contract opportunity with onsite support required in Franklin, MA.

About the role

The ideal candidate will bring strong network engineering expertise with a focus on network automation and Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, supporting the design, implementation, optimization, and reliability of enterprise network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across data center and campus environments
• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, scalability, and security
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective resolutions
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, vendors, and cross-functional teams on network integration and deployment initiatives
• Evaluate, test, recommend, and implement network technologies and solutions based on business requirements
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, operational procedures, and participate in change management and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments
• Strong Layer 2/Layer 3 switching expertise, including VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, OSPF, and BGP
• Hands-on experience developing network automation solutions using Python, Ansible, or similar scripting and automation frameworks
• Strong network design, configuration, and troubleshooting experience across enterprise network environments
• Experience with REST APIs and network programmability concepts
• Hands-on experience with major networking platforms such as Dell, Cisco, Arista, or Juniper
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security fundamentals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience (preferred)
• Experience supporting both data center and campus network environments (preferred)
• Experience with network orchestration and automated provisioning (preferred)
• Experience conducting network vulnerability or security risk assessments (preferred)
• Experience supporting change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives (preferred)
• Experience coordinating with third-party vendors and global network service providers (preferred)
• Experience with capacity planning and enterprise network infrastructure optimization (preferred)

Skills

• Complex Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Automation and Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Technical Communication and Documentation
• Customer-Focused Network Support

Work Environment

This is a 5-month contract position requiring onsite support in Franklin, MA.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $38.00 to $55.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K