Mid - Level Network Engineer

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
• Compensation will be determined based on experience, technical qualifications, certifications, and overall fit for the position. Candidates with strong networking experience, client-facing abilities, and relevant certifications may be considered at the higher end of the range.
• LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits.

What You'll Do

Network Implementations & Deployments

• Deploy, configure, and support enterprise networking infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless solutions.
• Independently install and configure switch stacks of up to five switches, including: physical installation and cabling, stack configuration and validation, VLAN creation and assignment, trunk and access port configuration, uplink configuration, firmware verification and updates, and connectivity testing and deployment validation.
• Participate in network refreshes, migrations, and infrastructure expansion projects.
• Create and maintain implementation documentation, network diagrams, and technical runbooks.
• Assist with network assessments and recommend improvements to network performance, scalability, and reliability.

Network Operations & Support

• Provide Tier 1-3 support for client and internal network environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and connectivity issues.
• Monitor network performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Respond to escalated incidents and assist with root cause analysis (RCA).
• Participate in a manageable on-call rotation supporting production environments.
• Maintain network documentation, inventory, and change management records.

Client Engagement

• Serve as a technical resource during implementations and support engagements.
• Communicate project updates, technical recommendations, and issue resolutions to stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients through responsiveness, professionalism, and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with end users, IT leadership, and third-party vendors to ensure successful outcomes.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance on infrastructure best practices.

Vendor & Technical Collaboration

• Work directly with vendors and OEMs to troubleshoot issues and coordinate support cases.
• Assist with technology evaluations, solution recommendations, and best practice adoption.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on complex infrastructure projects and escalations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of network engineering, network administration, or infrastructure support experience.
• Strong knowledge of: TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), DNS & DHCP, Wireless Networking, and Network Security Fundamentals.
• Experience deploying and supporting Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Fortinet, or comparable enterprise networking technologies.
• Ability to independently deploy and configure a 5-switch stack in a production environment while validating connectivity and performance.
• Experience working across multiple technology disciplines such as networking, cloud, security, or systems infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud environments.
• Exposure to VMware and server infrastructure technologies.
• Previous MSP, consulting, or client-facing IT experience.
• Additional certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Security+, Azure certifications, or CCNP.

Why Join?

• Growth-driven addition to an expanding engineering team.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.
• Exposure to diverse technologies and client environments.
• Collaborative team culture with shared knowledge and mentorship.
• Hands-on project work with significant client interaction and ownership.
• Opportunity to expand technical expertise across networking, security, and cloud technologies.
• Minimal travel requirements.
• Manageable on-call rotation.

Work Environment

• Hybrid workload consisting of client implementations and ongoing support activities.
• Client-facing role with a steady flow of project work and occasional high-priority escalations.
• Collaborative engineering team that encourages knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Hands-on manager who provides support while empowering engineers to own projects and client relationships.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a well-rounded network professional who combines strong technical capabilities with excellent client-facing communication skills. The right candidate can confidently manage deployments, troubleshoot complex networking issues, collaborate across teams, and independently execute projects such as deploying and configuring a multi-switch stack while maintaining exceptional customer service.

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