Network Engineer

Bernard Nickels & Associates

United States

Remote

USD 103,320 - 123,984

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bernard Nickels & Associates is seeking a skilled Network Engineer for a remote contract position. Join a dynamic infrastructure team to design, deploy, and support advanced networking solutions ensuring optimal performance and security across an enterprise environment. Ideal candidates will have senior-level expertise in networking technologies and relevant tools.

Qualifications

5+ years in enterprise network engineering roles.
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) preferred.
Experience with SD-WAN and SASE required.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
Lead deployment of SD-WAN and network automation platforms.
Monitor network health and performance.

Skills

Network automation

Network security

Routing

Switching

Packet-level analysis

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Python

Ansible

Cisco ISE

InfoBlox

SolarWinds

Cisco DNA Center

Job description

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Bernard Nickels & Associates provided pay range

This range is provided by Bernard Nickels & Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $90.00/hr

Job Title: Network Engineer

Job Type: Contract (W2)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension)

Location: Remote (United States only)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

Compensation: $75 to $90 per hour

Position Summary: Our Big 4 consulting client is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join their dynamic infrastructure team. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, deployment, and support of advanced networking solutions that ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability across our client's enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate senior-level expertise in core networking technologies, network security, and automation, with the ability to support a modern, distributed network architecture.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites, ensuring high availability and scalability.
Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for complex network issues, including routing, switching, segmentation, and access control.
Lead or contribute to the deployment and management of technologies including SD-WAN, SASE, Cisco ISE, and network automation platforms.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and orchestration tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) to optimize network management and operational efficiency.
Support secure network access and segmentation strategies using Cisco ISE and related tools.
Monitor network health and performance using advanced tools; conduct packet-level analysis to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams to align network strategy with organizational goals and security requirements.
Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps; contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED is required; college degree is preferred.
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) OR equivalent experience in Routing and Switching strongly preferred.
5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering roles.
Demonstrated senior-level experience in at least three of the following areas: 1) Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN). 2) Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). 3) Network automation and orchestration (Python, Ansible, etc.). 4) Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), network segmentation and access control.
Advanced knowledge of multi-site network topologies and protocols.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, cloud infrastructure, and compute/storage integration with network architecture.
Experience with tools such as InfoBlox, NetBrain, SolarWinds, and Cisco DNA Center (DNA-C) is a plus.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.

Travel Requirements: