Network Engineer

Location: Des Moines, IA
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 hands-on Network Engineer to support a growing portfolio of infrastructure and network modernization projects. This position is ideal for a 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Enterprise wireless enhancements.
• Collaboration on security-related infrastructure projects.
• Operational support and continuous network improvement efforts.