Network Engineer CCNP

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Providing advanced network engineering support, the CCNP Network Engineer plays a key role in enterprise-wide network refresh projects. This full-time, on-site position involves configuring, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance across LAN and WAN environments in a dynamic manufacturing and corporate setting.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical network upgrades and ensure stability during major infrastructure updates over an 18-month engagement.

Qualifications

• Active Cisco CCNP certification (Routing & Switching or Enterprise) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies, including switching, routing, and WAN protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS/IOS-XE routers and switches.
• Familiarity with enterprise network refresh projects, migration planning, and change management processes.
• Knowledge of network standards, documentation practices, and configuration management.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or distributed site environments is advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex network issues quickly.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Must be available to work onsite in Warren, MI, five days per week for the duration of the engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise-wide network refresh activities, including design, configuration, and deployment of LAN and WAN infrastructure.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and upgrade Cisco switches and routers in accordance with enterprise standards.
• Assist with site readiness assessments, pre-cutover preparations, and post-cutover stabilization efforts.
• Implement and validate network changes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Support network connectivity across corporate, core, and manufacturing sites to maintain operational stability.
• Document network configurations, changes, and topologies according to documentation standards.
• Participate in change management processes, including change requests, testing, and approvals.
• Troubleshoot network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth network transitions and upgrades.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing and updating network standards and procedures.

Skills

CCNP Certification

Network engineering

LAN/WAN tech

Cisco IOS/IOS-XE

Change management

Job description

Role Summary

Providing advanced network engineering support, the CCNP Network Engineer plays a key role in enterprise-wide network refresh projects. This full-time, on-site position involves configuring, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance across LAN and WAN environments in a dynamic manufacturing and corporate setting. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical network upgrades and ensure stability during major infrastructure updates over an 18-month engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise-wide network refresh activities, including design, configuration, and deployment of LAN and WAN infrastructure.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and upgrade Cisco switches and routers in accordance with enterprise standards.
• Assist with site readiness assessments, pre-cutover preparations, and post-cutover stabilization efforts.
• Implement and validate network changes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Support network connectivity across corporate, core, and manufacturing sites to maintain operational stability.
• Document network configurations, changes, and topologies according to documentation standards.
• Participate in change management processes, including change requests, testing, and approvals.
• Troubleshoot network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth network transitions and upgrades.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing and updating network standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Active Cisco CCNP certification (Routing & Switching or Enterprise) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies, including switching, routing, and WAN protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS/IOS-XE routers and switches.
• Familiarity with enterprise network refresh projects, migration planning, and change management processes.
• Knowledge of network standards, documentation practices, and configuration management.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or distributed site environments is advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex network issues quickly.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Must be available to work onsite in Warren, MI, five days per week for the duration of the engagement.

Pay Range

Publishing Pay Range: $55.00 - $58.00 hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do.

Who We Are

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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