About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Contract-to-Hire Network Engineer will support enterprise network design, implementation, and operations across a large multi-site environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Assist with planning, design, configuration, and implementation of enterprise LAN/WAN solutions
• Support migrations and cutovers (goal: multiple cutovers per week) replacing legacy switches with Meraki
• Configure and manage Meraki switches and wireless infrastructure across branch offices
• Support SD‑WAN infrastructure (Aruba/Silver Peak) and help transition to Meraki SD‑WAN as needed
• Provide Tier‑3 technical support to Network Operations and help remediate major incidents
• Work with Solutions Architects and senior engineers on technical evaluations and vendor selection
• Create and maintain technical design and implementation documentation
• Perform firewall rule changes, routing updates, packet captures and network performance analysis
• Support Azure networking tasks (NSG, VNETs) and cloud connectivity validation
• Participate in after-hours maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response as required

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Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of network engineering or equivalent hands-on enterprise networking experience (or a BS in Computer Science/Engineering with 1+ year related experience)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches and experience migrating/operating Meraki switching and wireless gear
• Strong working knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and enterprise WAN/Internet circuits
• Experience with SD‑WAN concepts and operational support (preferred: Aruba / Silver Peak)
• Familiarity with firewall platforms and NGFW concepts
• Experience performing packet captures and network analysis (Wireshark or similar)
• Proven ability to work independently and follow direction from senior engineering staff

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• CCNA, CCNP, CCIE or CWNA certifications
• Experience with Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI, Nexus/4500 platforms
• Familiarity with Zscaler, Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower
• Experience with SolarWinds or similar network monitoring tools
• Prior experience in large multi-site rollouts and cutover planning

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Location & Schedule

• This is a hybrid position based in Simpsonville, MD.
• The role requires onsite presence approximately 3 days per week.
• This is a 6‑month contract-to-hire engagement with the intent to convert to full-time after ~6–12 months.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour (rate offered will depend on experience, skills, and other factors)
• If eligible, temporary-role benefits may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital plans; 401(k); voluntary life & AD&D; short/long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; EAP; PTO/leave — benefits subject to eligibility and change.

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How We Hire

Careertakes is acting as a third‑party recruiting platform supporting the confidential client’s hiring process. Qualified applicants will be considered by the client. To support a fair process, application materials may be screened using automated tools; humans make final hiring decisions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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