Network Engineer - 168395

ZP Group; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 157,597,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Job summary

ZP Group in Clayton, NC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and support critical manufacturing network infrastructure on-site.

You will work with Cisco networking equipment, automation and infrastructure systems, ensuring uptime and security while collaborating with operations and engineering teams.

This long-term contract role requires 5+ years of experience and CCNA certification; on-site full-time 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure in a manufacturing setting.
• Support and troubleshoot automation and infrastructure systems.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize Cisco networking equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve network performance issues and outages.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to support production systems.
• Ensure network security, uptime, and compliance with best practices.
• Participate in upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cisco networking

Network design

Troubleshooting

Education

CCNA certification

Job description

Network Engineer

Location: Clayton, NC (On-Site - 5 Days/Week)

Employment Type: Long-Term Contract

Compensation: $55-70/hour (based on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support and maintain critical network infrastructure in a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hands-on, on-site settings and has a strong background in Cisco networking and industrial/automation environments.

You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of network systems supporting manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure in a manufacturing setting
• Support and troubleshoot automation and infrastructure systems
• Configure, monitor, and optimize Cisco networking equipment
• Diagnose and resolve network performance issues and outages
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to support production systems
• Ensure network security, uptime, and compliance with best practices
• Participate in upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in network engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment
• CCNA certification (required)
• Proven experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience with automation infrastructure troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching
• Ability to work on-site full-time (5 days/week)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network monitoring and performance tools
• Familiarity with industrial networking (OT/IT environments)
• Knowledge of network security best practices

Benefits

• 15 days PTO
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Comprehensive Cigna healthcare coverage