Network Engineer - Cisco Route/Switch/Wireless

Insight; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support enterprise networking solutions across routing, switching, wireless, security, and SDN environments. This fulltime role involves direct customer interaction and hands-on delivery of modern networking infrastructure.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, site deployments, migrations, and day-to-day troubleshooting, with travel up to 50% and remote capability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of enterprise networking experience.
• Experience with routing, switching, wireless, and security.
• CCNA certification
• Experience with migrations and operational support

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and network security.
• Execute network migrations, upgrades, refreshes, and new site deployments.
• Support network cutovers, maintenance windows, and production changes.
• Participate in campus, branch, and data center networking projects.
• Provide operational support and advanced troubleshooting

Skills

Customer communication

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Ekahau

Hamina

DNA Center

Cisco ISE

Zscaler

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer - Cisco Route/Switch/Wireless

Location: Remote with 50% travel.

Position Type: Fulltime/Direct Hire

Salary: Depending on experience, salary is up to $120,000/yr plus full benefits

About Insight

Insight is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with more than 14,000 teammates worldwide and $8.2 billion in annual revenue. We help organizations accelerate digital transformation through expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge solutions.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work across multiple countries and are committed to investing in our people, communities, and customers.

About the Role

Insight is seeking an experienced Network Engineer - Cisco/Network/Wireless to design, deploy, and support enterprise networking solutions across routing, switching, wireless, security, and software-defined networking environments. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving complex network challenges, working directly with customers, and delivering modern infrastructure solutions.

What You’ll Do

Network Engineering & Delivery

• Deploy and support enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and network security solutions
• Execute network migrations, upgrades, refreshes, and new site deployments
• Support network cutovers, maintenance windows, and production changes
• Participate in campus, branch, and data center networking projects
• Provide operational support and advanced troubleshooting

Wireless Engineering

• Perform wireless site surveys using Ekahau, Hamina, or similar tools
• Design and validate wireless networks
• Troubleshoot coverage, performance, capacity, and roaming issues
• Create and maintain wireless documentation and floor plans

Design, Security & Troubleshooting

• Assist with network design, discovery sessions, and implementation planning
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, wireless, and security environments
• Support firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, NAC, and secure access solutions
• Develop network documentation, diagrams, and implementation plans

Collaboration

• Partner with customers, architects, project managers, and engineering teams
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical recommendations
• Adhere to change management and quality assurance processes

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 3+ years of enterprise networking experience
• Experience supporting routing, switching, wireless, and network security technologies
• Experience with network implementations, migrations, and operational support

Required Certification

• CCNA

Technical Skills

• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• VLANs, routing, and switching
• OSPF, BGP, QoS
• Enterprise wireless technologies and RF fundamentals
• Wireless surveying and design using Ekahau and/or Hamina
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
• Cisco Catalyst Switching & Wireless
• Catalyst Center (DNA Center)
• Cisco ISE
• Cisco SDA and SD-WAN
• Meraki
• Juniper EX and Mist
• Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Zscaler
• Aruba CX, Aruba Central, and ClearPass
• Azure and AWS Networking
• Python, Ansible, and network automation

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP Enterprise
• CWNA / CWDP / CWAP
• ECSE
• JNCIA / JNCIS
• PCNSA / PCNSE
• Fortinet NSE / FCSS
• Aruba Certifications
• CompTIA Network+

What Makes You Successful

• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development

What you can expect

We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight.

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Equal Opportunity

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.