Network Implementation Engineer (On-site)

TieTalent; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A top Fortune 50 financial services company seeks a Network Implementation Engineer for a Cisco switch replacement project in Vienna, VA. This full-time role involves hands-on network support, troubleshooting, and coordination across multiple locations, offering a dynamic work environment and opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting Cisco network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience in network configurations, VLANs, and WAPs.
• CCNA or CCNP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Cisco switch configurations, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor system performance and resolve network issues.
• Coordinate migrations across multiple time zones.

Skills

Cisco network infrastructure

LAN/WAN topologies and protocols

Network troubleshooting

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Service management tools

ITSM frameworks

Job description

A top Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Network Implementation Engineer to work fully onsite in Vienna, VA. This individual will support a large-scale Cisco switch replacement project across over 200 branch locations globally, providing hands-on network technical support and coordinating migration efforts across multiple time zones.

About the Opportunity:

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Shift: 4pm to 12am
Setting: Full-time, onsite in Vienna, VA
Training Requirement: 2-week onboarding, Monday through Friday (10am to 6:30pm EST)
Additional Expectations: Occasional overtime required for Saturday migrations or overrun past midnight

Responsibilities:

Performing Cisco switch configurations, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting
Monitoring system performance using network tools and applications
Responding to alerts and alarms, resolving network issues before or after migrations
Creating and managing service and change tickets for migrations
Coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and onsite support across multiple time zones
Maintaining, configuring, and performing preventative maintenance on network equipment
Managing network circuits at remote sites (turnup, turndown, troubleshooting)
Troubleshooting escalated issues and documenting technical procedures
Working closely with remote hands and branch support during migrations
Assisting with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience supporting Cisco network infrastructure (routers, switches, VLANs)
Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies and protocols (e.g., EIGRP, BGP, TCP/IP, Metro Ethernet)
Prior experience managing large-scale network equipment migrations across multiple sites
Hands-on experience configuring branch office networking circuits, VLANs, and WAPs
Skilled in using service management tools to manage incident and change tickets
Effective communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure

Desired Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
CCNA or CCNP certification
Experience presenting technical solutions and recommendations
Advanced skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting network issues
Familiarity with ticketing tools and ITSM frameworks
Knowledge of electronics and how they apply to troubleshooting IT systems
Solid understanding of hardware/software interdependencies in IT environments