Enterprise Network Engineer

Protingent; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plan options

401k plan

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education/certification reimbursement

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking an Enterprise Network Engineer for a contract role located in Bellevue, WA. You will design, implement, and support large-scale network solutions, acting as a trusted partner for customers and coordinating with cross-functional teams to improve performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/MPLS/ISIS) and Linux/Unix, with 1+ year in automation scripting (Python/Bash).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in related engineering/science field.
• 4+ years in major internet routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/MPLS/ISIS).
• 4+ years in Linux/Unix environments.
• 1+ years automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell, or Perl.
• Strong customer-facing communication and ownership mindset.
• Previous engagement with our organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support large-scale enterprise network solutions.
• Act as a trusted technical partner for customers, ensuring smooth operations and quick issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve network performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, and connectivity issues across diverse environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline network operations and configuration management.

Skills

Networking protocols (BGP/OSPF/MPLS/IS

Linux/Unix

Automation scripting (Python/Bash/Shel

Customer-facing communication

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

Position Title

Enterprise Network Engineer

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Bellevue, WA

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support large-scale enterprise network solutions.
• Act as a trusted technical partner for customers, ensuring smooth operations and quick issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve network performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, and connectivity issues across diverse environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline network operations and configuration management.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience with major internet routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS, ISIS).
• 4+ years of experience in Linux/Unix environments.
• 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell, and/or Perl.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven customer-facing experience.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to independently manage priorities and deliverables.
• Previous successful engagement with our organization is strongly preferred.

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Bellevue, WA.
• Pay Rate Range: $95-125/hr.
• Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens only.

Benefits Package

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.