Network Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support and optimize a complex enterprise network environment in Jacksonville, FL. This long-term contract role will focus on network performance, security, reliability, and infrastructure improvements across a large-scale environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enhance network infrastructure to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and other network technologies.
• Troubleshoot routing, connectivity, and internet-related issues, including BGP and static routing.
• Partner with infrastructure and security teams to strengthen network security and system availability.
• Monitor network performance, analyze bandwidth utilization, and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Perform root cause analysis on outages and implement corrective actions to minimize recurring issues.
• Support connectivity for remote locations, IoT devices, and field-based communication systems.
• Execute network upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting while ensuring minimal downtime.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to internal users and team members.
• Evaluate and improve redundancy, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities.

Requirements

• Associate degree in IT, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer, Network Administrator, or similar role.
• 3+ years of IT support experience in an enterprise environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise networking.
• Experience with routing protocols, network design, and infrastructure support.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues.
• Experience using network monitoring and performance analysis tools.
• Relevant networking, security, or cloud certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.