Network Engineer

Hollstadt & Associates; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Longevity bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Hollstadt Consulting is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure in an onsite Eau Claire, WI setting. You will work independently on defined initiatives while collaborating with a broader engineering team.

The ideal candidate has deep OSI knowledge, Cisco switch/router experience (C9000/C8000), and a track record of documenting and communicating clearly.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model.
• Experience configuring Cisco switches (Catalyst C9000) and routers (Catalyst C8000).
• Ability to operate independently on defined initiatives within a team.

Responsibilities

• Participates in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network.
• Assists with deployment of telecom/network technology.
• Plans and leads small projects and coordinates efforts with internal/external staff and customers.
• May represent Telecommunications and Networks to committees.

Skills

OSI Layers (1-3)

Cisco switches

Cisco routers

Independent contributor

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelors in a technical discipline

2+ years professional technical work experience

Tools

Cisco IOS/Equipment

Job description

Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.

Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Hollstadt Consulting and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel at any time.

Job Description

Role

Network Engineer

Duration

ASAP - 9/16/2026

Location

Onsite in Eau Claire, WI

Rate

$61.09/hour W2

We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure. This role requires someone who can operate independently on well-defined initiatives while remaining a strong collaborator within a broader engineering team.

Core Technical Requirements

• A self-directed "doer" — someone who doesn't need hand-holding to execute standard installs and configurations, but who also communicates proactively, documents thoroughly, and integrates well with a team-based engineering environment.

Networking Fundamentals

• Strong working knowledge of the OSI model, specifically Layers 1–3 (Physical, Data Link, Network)
• Ability to troubleshoot and reason about network issues at the appropriate OSI layer

Hardware & Platform Experience

• Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco switches — Catalyst C9000 series
• Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco routers — Catalyst C8000 series
• Experience deploying equipment at both the access layer and distribution layer

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• MEC (Multi-Chassis EtherChannel) configuration experience
• SD-WAN deployment or administration experience

Job Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, participates in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network.
• Assists with the deployment of telecom/network technology.
• Exercises independent judgment.
• Under general direction works on complex technical issues.
• Provides input to short and long-term section strategy and budget planning.
• May be required to perform some of the duties of Telecom/Network Specialist.
• Receptive to new ideas and to learning new technologies.
• Plans and leads small projects and performs project management coordinating the efforts of internal and external staff with the customer and business needs.
• On occasion oversees projects and tasks assigned to project team members and may be asked to provide input to their evaluations.
• Occasionally works under stressful conditions, participating in implementations and troubleshooting efforts that may have significant patient care and/or financial impact to the organization.
• May be asked to represent Telecommunications and Networks to committees.

Required Skills & Experience

• Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and 7-layer OSI model is required.
• Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools.
• Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems is desirable.
• Must be able to work with minimum direction and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be customer focused and possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of personnel at various levels within and outside the institution.
• Good organizational and time management skills are required to handle the workload and track the various projects going on simultaneously.
• Solid analytical skills are also a necessity.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of professional technical work experience. OR
• Associate’s degree with a minimum of four (4) years of professional technical work experience.OR
• Minimum of (6) years professional technical work experience required for individuals without a degree.

Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!

Remarketing Process

Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.

Professional Development

Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

401k + Matching

One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.

We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we’ll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we’ll pay you $1,000!

Ongoing Support & Networking

We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.