Network Engineer / Telecom Specialist – Contract (Raleigh, NC)

Mfinite Consulting; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance PPO

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Early pay access

Job summary

Mfinite Consulting LLC in Raleigh, NC, seeks network engineers for state and public-sector contracts. Assignments are 6-12 months, onsite or hybrid, and full-time with W-2 employment.

You will install and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and voice/data systems, monitor performance, and ensure disaster recovery and documentation are up to date. 1–3+ years' experience and hands-on Cisco/Juniper/Aruba/Palo Alto/Fortinet gear required; US work eligibility and background check may apply.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of network or telecom engineering experience.
• Hands-on with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto or Fortinet devices.
• Strong routing, switching, VLAN, and troubleshooting skills.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; background check ok.
• Valid driver’s license for site visits if required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and administer routers, switches, firewalls and wireless gear.
• Support LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN and server/network infrastructure.
• Install and troubleshoot cabling and telephony/data systems.
• Monitor performance, capacity planning and fault/outage management.
• Run disaster recovery, backups and archiving; keep diagrams current.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco switching

Firewall skills

VPN / TCP/IP

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Job description

Design, run and protect the networks that connect North Carolina's state agencies.

Mfinite Consulting is building a pool of network engineers and network/telecom specialists for contract assignments with North Carolina state and public-sector agencies in the Raleigh area and statewide. Assignments typically run 6-12 months; agencies set the schedule (onsite or hybrid).

Pay & Schedule

• $38 - $47 per hour, based on experience and skill level
• Full-time, about 40 hours per week; some after-hours change windows
• Contract assignment; W-2 hourly employee of Mfinite Consulting LLC
• Direct deposit

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Medical insurance with a choice of PPO plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Optional savings and early pay access

What You'll Do

• Install, configure and administer routers, switches, firewalls and wireless equipment
• Support LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN and server/network infrastructure
• Install and troubleshoot cabling and telephony/voice and data systems
• Monitor performance, plan capacity and manage faults and outages
• Carry out disaster recovery, backup and archiving procedures
• Keep network diagrams and documentation current

What You Need

• 1-3+ years of network or telecom engineering experience (Mid-Level 3-5 years, Senior 5-7, Expert 7+)
• Hands-on Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto or Fortinet equipment
• Strong routing, switching, VLAN and troubleshooting skills
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; able to pass a background check
• Valid driver's license for site visits, if the assignment requires

Great Fit If You Have

• CCNA, CCNP, Network+ or vendor firewall certifications
• VoIP/unified communications experience
• State or local government network experience

About Mfinite Consulting

Mfinite Consulting LLC is a veteran- and woman-owned company headquartered in Columbia, MD, with a team in Raleigh, NC. We place dependable, fully screened professionals with public-sector clients. Positive Outcomes. Proven Results.

Mfinite Consulting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Questions? Email [e-mail].