Network Engineer

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan eligibility

Job summary

Life in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support critical enterprise connectivity and infrastructure operations in Pennsylvania. This long-term contract role focuses on hands-on administration, proactive performance improvement, and coordination with internal teams to keep network services dependable and secure.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in enterprise networking, strong Cisco routing/switching skills, firewall experience, and solid communication across

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise network engineering.
• Hands-on Cisco routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP.
• Experience with firewall platforms (ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Ability to read diagrams and documentation accurately.
• Experience with enterprise-scale network operations.
• Strong troubleshooting across wired and wireless networks.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Cisco-based network infrastructure across the enterprise.
• Manage firewall platforms to maintain secure network access.
• Investigate and resolve routing, switching, IP and wireless issues.
• Review and maintain network diagrams and topology records.
• Track performance, identify risks, and implement improvements.
• Support upgrades, migrations, and other initiatives with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to sustain availability.

Skills

Networking concepts

Cisco routing & switching

Firewall administration

TCP/IP basics

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Job description

Description

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support critical enterprise connectivity and infrastructure operations in Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can strengthen network stability, safeguard perimeter security, and respond effectively to technical issues across a complex environment. The role focuses on hands‑on administration, proactive performance improvement, and close coordination with internal teams to keep network services dependable and secure.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Cisco-based network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and related connectivity components across the enterprise environment.
• Manage firewall platforms such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or comparable technologies to maintain secure and reliable network access.
• Investigate and resolve routing, switching, IP, and wireless network issues to minimize downtime and restore service efficiently.
• Review, interpret, and maintain network diagrams, topology records, and technical documentation to support operational accuracy.
• Track network performance, identify risks or inefficiencies, and implement enhancements that improve resilience, speed, and security.
• Contribute to infrastructure changes by supporting network upgrades, migrations, and other improvement initiatives with minimal disruption.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to sustain network availability, address operational needs, and support ongoing business requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in network engineering or network administration within enterprise environments.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, VLANs, and TCP/IP.
• Practical experience administering and troubleshooting firewalls, including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work with network diagrams, technical schematics, and infrastructure documentation accurately and confidently.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale network operations with a focus on reliability, performance, and security.
• Solid troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose connectivity problems across wired and wireless environments.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Technology Philosophy

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Benefits

• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

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Eligibility

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans.