Network Engineer 5009

Tier4 Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Tier4 Group in Houston is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise network modernization across North America. The role focuses on switch and wireless infrastructure upgrades, including staging, configuration, and deployment of new equipment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Cisco switching and Aruba wireless experience, can design and implement enterprise network architectures, and collaborate with project managers and onsite technicians to meet deployment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco switching.
• Experience with Aruba wireless infrastructure.
• Experience staging, configuring, and deploying enterprise network hardware.
• Ability to review and implement enterprise network architecture designs.
• Experience supporting large-scale network deployment or refresh initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support a major switch and wireless access point refresh initiative across North America.
• Stage, configure, and prepare switches and wireless equipment for deployment.
• Coordinate with project managers and rack/stack technicians to execute refresh activities.
• Assist with technical execution during scheduled deployment windows.
• Draft and review network designs based on established enterprise architecture standards.
• Validate configurations and ensure adherence to network design guidelines.
• Support troubleshooting and issue resolution during deployment activities.

Skills

Enterprise network engineering

Cisco switching

Aruba wireless

Staging & deployment

Network design

Job description

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – onsite as needed)

Duration: 12-month contract with strong potential for extension

Hours: 40–50 hours per week

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join a large-scale enterprise network modernization effort supporting sites across North America. This role will focus on switch and wireless infrastructure upgrades, including staging, configuration, and deployment of new network equipment.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Cisco switching and Aruba wireless technologies, along with the ability to interpret and implement network designs aligned with enterprise standards.

This position works closely with project managers, infrastructure teams, and onsite technicians to ensure successful deployments across multiple locations.

What You'll Be Doing

Network Deployment and Implementation

• Support a major switch and wireless access point refresh initiative across North America
• Stage, configure, and prepare switches and wireless equipment for deployment
• Coordinate with project managers and rack/stack technicians to execute refresh activities
• Assist with technical execution during scheduled deployment windows

Network Design and Engineering

• Draft and review network designs based on established enterprise architecture standards
• Validate configurations and ensure adherence to network design guidelines
• Support troubleshooting and issue resolution during deployment activities

Infrastructure Staging and Configuration

• Stage and configure switches at the Houston staging facility as required by project timelines
• Prepare equipment for deployment including firmware updates, configuration templates, and testing
• Maintain documentation and configuration records
• Partner with project managers and infrastructure teams to execute rollout plans
• Participate in planning sessions and provide technical guidance on network implementations
• Help ensure project milestones and timelines are met
• Based in Houston, Texas
• Onsite presence required 1–2 days per week on average for staging and configuration work
• Some deployment activities may occur during weekend maintenance windows (primarily Saturday or Sunday)

What You Bring

Required

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco switching
• Experience working with Aruba wireless infrastructure
• Experience staging, configuring, and deploying enterprise network hardware
• Ability to review and implement enterprise network architecture designs
• Experience supporting large-scale network deployment or refresh initiatives

Preferred

• Experience supporting multi-site network refresh programs
• Experience with enterprise wireless deployments
• Familiarity with network automation or configuration management tools
• Experience working within large enterprise network environments

What Success Looks Like

• Seamless staging and deployment of network equipment for large-scale refresh projects
• Strong collaboration with project managers and technical teams
• Efficient execution of switch refresh activities across multiple locations
• Consistent adherence to enterprise network architecture and configuration standards