Hands-On Enterprise Network Engineer: Cisco Catalyst Mastery

Horizontal Talent; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent seeks a hands-on Network Engineer to support enterprise switching and routing infrastructure in Eau Claire, WI. This 12-month contract focuses on solving Layer 1–3 challenges, configuring Cisco hardware, and collaborating with a skilled engineering team.

You will install, configure, and maintain equipment, provision Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches and C8000 routers, and document configurations and SOPs. Strong communication and independent work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the OSI model (Layers 1–3).
• Hands-on experience configuring Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches.
• Hands-on experience configuring Cisco Catalyst C8000 routers.
• Experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure at access/distribution layers.
• Analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise network equipment across access and distribution layers.
• Provision and deploy Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches and Cisco Catalyst C8000 routers.
• Troubleshoot network issues using structured OSI model approach (Layers 1–3).
• Maintain documentation for configurations, topology, and SOPs.
• Work independently on initiatives while communicating updates to teammates and stakeholders.
• Support day-to-day network operations and ensure stable infrastructure performance.

Skills

OSI model & L1-L3

Cisco networking

Independent work

Written & verbal communication

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Collaboration

Tools

Cisco Catalyst C9000 series switches

Cisco Catalyst C8000 series routers

Job description

Horizontal Talent seeks a hands-on Network Engineer to support enterprise switching and routing infrastructure in Eau Claire, WI. This 12-month contract focuses on solving Layer 1–3 challenges, configuring Cisco hardware, and collaborating with a skilled engineering team.

You will install, configure, and maintain equipment, provision Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches and C8000 routers, and document configurations and SOPs. Strong communication and independent work ethic are essential.