Network Engineer

Akkodis; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Network Engineer in the Des Moines, IA area for a 6-month contract to start. The role focuses on hands-on routing, switching, and wireless operations within an enterprise environment.

You will participate in the migration of network infrastructure from Cisco to Aruba, support ongoing operations, and contribute to modernization projects. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration.
• Experience with Aruba networking solutions or the ability to quickly learn and support Aruba environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure projects and network deployments.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise network operations, including routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Participate in the migration of network infrastructure from Cisco to Aruba.
• Assist with network equipment deployments, installations, upgrades, and lifecycle refresh projects.
• Provide support through ticket rotation and operational troubleshooting as needed.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams on strategic infrastructure initiatives.
• Ensure network performance, availability, and reliability across the environment.
• Validate networking requirements and switch configurations associated with security-focused projects.
• Document configurations, procedures, and project updates.

Skills

Routing and Switching

Enterprise Wireless Networking

Network Troubleshooting and Support

Tools

Aruba networking solutions

Cisco networking technologies

Job description

We are seeking a Network Engineer in the Des Moines IA area!

Role Type: 6 month contract to start

Rate: 45-55/hr W2 (potentially higher depending on experience level)

About the Role

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our team and support a growing portfolio of infrastructure and network modernization projects. This position is ideal for a hands‑on network engineer with strong routing, switching, and wireless experience who can quickly adapt to a complex enterprise environment and contribute to both day‑to‑day operations and large‑scale initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support enterprise network operations, including routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Participate in the migration of network infrastructure from Cisco to Aruba.
• Assist with network equipment deployments, installations, upgrades, and lifecycle refresh projects.
• Provide support through ticket rotation and operational troubleshooting as needed.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams on strategic infrastructure initiatives.
• Ensure network performance, availability, and reliability across the environment.
• Validate networking requirements and switch configurations associated with security‑focused projects.
• Document configurations, procedures, and project updates.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration.
• Routing and Switching
• Enterprise Wireless Networking
• Network Troubleshooting and Support
• Experience working with Aruba networking solutions or the ability to quickly learn and support Aruba environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure projects and network deployments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Exposure to network migration projects.
• Familiarity with ClearPass or similar network access control/security solutions.
• Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Cisco‑to‑Aruba network conversion initiatives.
• Ongoing lifecycle refresh and modernization projects.
• Network hardware installations and upgrades.
• Collaboration on security‑related infrastructure projects.
• Operational support and continuous network improvement efforts.