Network Engineer CCNP

GDH; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking a CCNP Network Engineer for an 18-month on-site engagement in Warren, MI. You will configure, troubleshoot, and validate LAN and WAN infrastructure to support enterprise network refresh projects.

Candidates must have a CCNP certification and at least 5 years of hands-on enterprise network experience, with strong routing and switching skills and familiarity with Cisco IOS/IOS-XE. This role requires working onsite five days a week.

Qualifications

• Active CCNP certification (Routing & Switching or Enterprise) required.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Proficiency with LAN/WAN technologies, including switching, routing, and WAN protocols like BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• 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.

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

5+ years Enterprise Network Experience

LAN/WAN Technologies

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

Cisco IOS/IOS-XE

On-site Availability

Tools

Cisco Routers/Switches

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.

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.

Publishing Pay Range: $55.00 – $58.00 hourly

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