Cisco Meraki Network Implementation & Support Engineer

firstPRO, Inc; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. seeks a Cisco Meraki Network Implementation & Support Engineer to support deployments, upgrades, and ongoing infrastructure needs across multiple locations.

The role requires hands-on Meraki Dashboard experience, with a focus on switches, security appliances, and wireless systems. The engineer will configure and deploy equipment, troubleshoot connectivity, and coordinate with vendors, field technicians, and ISPs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki, Meraki Dashboard, switches, security appliances, and wireless infrastructure.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, WAN and Internet connectivity.
• Experience staging, configuring, deploying, or replacing network equipment.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy network equipment across locations.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and perform diagnostic checks.
• Coordinate with vendors, field technicians, ISPs and remote locations.
• Manage installations from equipment ordering through final validation.
• Work 1–2 days onsite per week as needed.

Skills

Meraki Dashboard

Cisco Meraki switches

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Multi-deployment management

Work independently

Onsite work

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Job description

Our client is seeking a Cisco Meraki Network Implementation & Support Engineer to support network deployments, upgrades, and ongoing infrastructure needs across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki, Meraki Dashboard, switches, security appliances, and wireless infrastructure, along with strong networking fundamentals.

This is a hands-on technical role with significant coordination responsibilities. The engineer will

configure and deploy network equipment, troubleshoot connectivity issues, coordinate with vendors, field technicians, and ISPs, and manage installations from equipment ordering through final validation.

Location: Dover, DE preferred; Newark or North Wilmington, DE considered

Schedule: 1–2 days onsite per week, based on deployment needs

Duration: Long-term contract with potential for indefinite extension

Requirements

• Meraki Dashboard, switches, security appliances, and/or wireless experience
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, WAN, and Internet connectivity
• Experience staging, configuring, deploying, or replacing network equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience coordinating with vendors, field technicians, ISPs, and remote locations
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple deployments simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a network engineering team
• Ability to work onsite 1–2 days per week as needed