Network Engineer

Blue Chip Talent; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a transportation infrastructure organization, seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, monitor, and support an enterprise network environment on-site in Detroit. The role emphasizes performance, security, high availability, and cross-team collaboration with networking, server, and cybersecurity groups.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of hands-on Cisco routing/switching experience, CCNA, and strong familiarity with BGP/EIGP/OSPF, firewall

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, configuring, securing, monitoring, and supporting Cisco routing and switching environments
• Active CCNA certification
• Hands-on experience with BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, VTP, network virtualization, switch stacking, PoE+, optics, collapsed-core architectures, Cisco ISE, and Cisco Catalyst Center
• Experience supporting LAN, WAN, WLAN, Internet, VPN, and VoIP network services
• Experience with enterprise network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds
• 3+ years of experience with Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall technologies, security appliances, MFA, and SSO
• 3+ years of experience in complex enterprise environments, including data center/IDF infrastructure, system racking, structured cabling, KVM, Ethernet, fiber optics, and microwave technologies

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, manage, monitor, and support enterprise network systems and solutions
• Monitor network health, availability, capacity, and performance
• Implement network infrastructure projects supporting operational and technology objectives
• Support business continuity testing and network resiliency initiatives
• Develop network performance metrics and reporting for capacity and growth planning
• Maintain network infrastructure in accordance with applicable security standards and requirements
• Coordinate technical requirements across networking, server infrastructure, and cybersecurity environments
• Provide after-hours and on-call technical support as required

Skills

Cisco routing/switching

CCNA certification

BGP/EIGRP/OSPF

LAN/WAN/WLAN/VPN

SolarWinds

Palo Alto/Fortinet

Data center infra

Tools

Cisco ISE/Catalyst Center

Job description

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a transportation infrastructure organization, is seeking a skilled Network Engineer. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and supporting a complex enterprise network environment, maintaining network performance and security, and supporting critical infrastructure across a highly available, on-site operation.

Job Duties

• Design, implement, configure, manage, monitor, and support enterprise network systems and solutions
• Monitor network health, availability, capacity, and performance
• Implement network infrastructure projects supporting operational and technology objectives
• Support business continuity testing and network resiliency initiatives
• Develop network performance metrics and reporting for capacity and growth planning
• Maintain network infrastructure in accordance with applicable security standards and requirements
• Coordinate technical requirements across networking, server infrastructure, and cybersecurity environments
• Provide after-hours and on-call technical support as required

Skills Required

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience designing, implementing, configuring, securing, monitoring, and supporting Cisco routing and switching environments
• Active CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification
• Hands‑on experience with BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, VTP, network virtualization, switch stacking, PoE+, optics, collapsed‑core architectures, Cisco ISE, and Cisco Catalyst Center
• Experience supporting LAN, WAN, WLAN, Internet, VPN, and VoIP network services
• Experience with enterprise network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds
• 3+ years of experience with Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall technologies, security appliances, MFA, and SSO
• 3+ years of experience in complex enterprise environments, including data center/IDF infrastructure, system racking, structured cabling, KVM, Ethernet, fiber optics, and microwave technologies

Desired

• Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking protocols, architectures, topologies, lifecycle management, monitoring, and troubleshooting methodologies
• Knowledge of data center standards, infrastructure best practices, and solutions
• Knowledge of public cloud networking architectures, standards, and best practices
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards, technologies, and best practices
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM
• Knowledge of networking requirements and standards applicable to highly regulated transportation environments
• CCNP and/or CCIE certification
• PCNSA, PCNSE, CISSP, and/or CISM certification