Network Engineer

Description
We are looking for a Network Engineer to support and strengthen a manufacturing-focused network environment in Pennsylvania. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on individual who can help maintain reliable connectivity, improve network performance, and support critical plant operations with a strong sense of urgency. The role will focus on Cisco-based infrastructure across routing, switching, firewall, and related network services while working closely with infrastructure and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily network operations to maintain stable, high-availability connectivity for business and plant systems. Configure, support, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and related LAN infrastructure across the environment. Evaluate network performance trends, identify improvement opportunities, and implement changes that enhance reliability and efficiency. Create and maintain disaster recovery and backup procedures to support continuity of network services.

Track network hardware and infrastructure assets, ensuring accurate inventory records and lifecycle awareness. Manage routing, switching, IP addressing, and hosted network services within enterprise and data center environments. Apply basic firewall updates, provision new secure connections, and prepare operational status reporting for stakeholders. Document incidents, corrective actions, and technical recommendations while communicating progress clearly to management and partner teams.

Provide support outside standard business hours when required for incidents, maintenance activities, or project work. Requirements
2+ years of experience in a Network Engineer role and additional hands-on background in network support, maintenance, or a related technical position. Practical expertise with Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and LAN environments. Experience performing network configuration, troubleshooting, optimization, and outage resolution in a production setting.

Working knowledge of firewall administration, IP addressing, and enterprise network infrastructure support. Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ASA, and wireless networking technologies is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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