Enterprise Network Engineer — Cisco 9000/8000 & SDN

TEKsystems; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to design, deploy, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructure from campus to data center. The role emphasizes strong routing and switching, OSI mastery, and proactive documentation.

You will work independently with minimal oversight while collaborating across engineering teams, handling Cisco Catalyst 9000 and 8000 platforms, and delivering reliable network solutions in Eau Claire, WI on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of professional technical experience preferred (or 4+ with an Associate degree)
• Strong OSI understanding and enterprise networking fundamentals
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst 9000 and 8000 series preferred
• Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and document network issues

Responsibilities

• Independently perform standard network installations, configurations, and upgrades
• Communicate status updates and document work thoroughly across engineering teams
• Manage tasks with minimal oversight while contributing to team goals and best practices

Skills

Cisco Switching

Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series

Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series

Networking Fundamentals

OSI Model

Routing & Switching

Network Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Associate degree in a technical discipline

6+ years of professional technical experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to design, deploy, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructure from campus to data center. The role emphasizes strong routing and switching, OSI mastery, and proactive documentation.

You will work independently with minimal oversight while collaborating across engineering teams, handling Cisco Catalyst 9000 and 8000 platforms, and delivering reliable network solutions in Eau Claire, WI on a contract basis.