network engineer

job summary: Our client, a leading provider in the critical infrastructure and utilities sector, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their regional operations team. This is a pivotal role for a technical leader who thrives in high-stakes, regulated environments where network reliability and security are the highest priorities. In this role, you will be the architect and guardian of a complex multi-segment infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between long-term strategy and hands-on execution, ensuring that LAN/WAN, VPN, and virtualization platforms remain optimized, compliant, and future-ready.    location: Tampa, Florida job type: Permanent salary: $120,000 - 125,000 per year work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Network Architecture & Strategic Design Lead the planning and execution of complex network architectures, including multi-segment infrastructure and secure VPN systems.Drive long-term network strategy and modernization efforts, including the implementation of cloud-based solutions.Conduct advanced capacity planning and traffic analysis to ensure maximum uptime and system reliability. Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance Install, configure, and manage high-level hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices.Oversee physical infrastructure and structured cabling (voice/data), ensuring meticulous documentation and environmental diagrams are maintained.Manage virtualization platforms and support critical communication system upgrades. Leadership & Compliance Ensure all operations strictly adhere to NERC and SERC regulatory standards, maintaining audit-ready evidence and documentation.Act as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex connectivity issues, performing deep-root cause analysis.Provide technical mentorship and day-to-day direction to Network Administrators and PC Technicians.Manage vendor relationships, contract lifecycle, and project budgets to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.   qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, MIS, or a closely related technical field. - 5+ years of progressive experience in an IT or computing environment. - 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or Engineer managing complex voice/data networks in a medium-to-large scale organization. - Direct experience within a Utility or highly regulated industry (e.g., Finance, Government). - Preferred - Working knowledge of NERC or SERC compliance standards and evidence retention practices. - Preferred - Experience implementing cloud-based network modernization and supporting integrated communication systems. - Preferred Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: The Network Engineer-III is responsible for the planning, design, configuration, integration & installation of our growing local area network (LAN) and/or global wide area network (WAN). The Network Engineer-III will provide leadership in technical support and documentation to various departments and users with regard to the global infrastructure. The Network Engineer-III serves as a liaison to gather network requirements from internal customers, vendors, and other third-party providers.    location: Seattle, Washington job type: Contract salary: $45 - 64 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Responsibilities DESIGN: Perform design requirements feasibility studies including adds and moves of existing wirelessPerform vendor recommendation/selection and coordination for hardware testing and installations Examine existing Wireless infrastructure and recommend changes or additional needs for the customer BUILD: Prepare maintenance plans, documentation & change management coordination for the least impact to the customer Perform necessary maintenance and upgrades to all wireless devicesWork in either a lead role or an assisting role during maintenance implementations IMPROVEMENTS: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) & Method of Procedures (MOP's) Develop wireless network standards for each SSID.Work with other teams to test and improve connectivity for all corporate, BYOD, and guest devices. Maintaining high levels of security and ease of use.Document all content for specialized network designs to be used for training needs Present and/or Train on new wireless network topologies, hardware, and technologies to internal teams Lead Root Cause Analysis sessions to achieve better networking practices and improved uptime.Determine baseline requirements for our network needs Provide code analysis on existing software, IOS testing, and software recommendations for upgradesCreate network lab mockups for error testing Automate repetitive Engineering tasks ADDITIONAL: Knowledge of Forescout management, profiling, and maintenance.Manages the team's ticket queue and responds on-site to issues.Act as 3rd level escalations POC for design or other related problems Initial deployment of new products and services Monitor capacity and plan for bandwidth additions Establish project priority based on business needs Requirements High School Diploma or regional equivalent requiredBachelor's Degree required, preferably in Computer Science or Network Engineering. At the manager's discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirementMinimum 5-7 years of recent experience with network design and build-out of LAN/WANs and/or large-scale network retrofits and remediationsExperience with network access control (NAC) and software-defined networking technologies, including Forescout and Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA)Experience with enterprise wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi design, deploying and maintaining Wi-Fi networks, RF optimization, and troubleshooting.Must have certifications: CCNAPreferred certifications: CCDA, CCNP, CCDP preferred, CCIE (R&S, SP, or DC) highly preferred (or equivalent experience), Python PCEP Advanced level experience working with most of the following technologies/applications: MPLS, BGP, LDP, QoS, IPv6, OSPF, vPC, STP, DWDM, EVPN, L2VPN, MPLS VPN, L3VPN, FHRP, VLAN, CDP, port-channels, IS-IS, MPLS Inter-AS, VXLAN, DNS, ACL, RADb, Flowspec, RTBH, GitHub, API's, NFV, Hypervisors, virtual switching Multi-vendor experience working with the following platforms: Cisco IOS, ASR 1k (IOS-XE), ASR NCS (IOS-XR), Nexus (NX-OS), Arista (EOS), Junos Experience working in a service provider, datacenter/hosting environment, or large-scale enterprise networks. Experience researching, evaluating, and recommending hardware and/or software solutions supporting large-scale deployments and/or remediations against the LAN/WAN Experience working with 3rd party networking vendors, with an understanding of the service/hardware/software portfolios they provide Able to identify areas of process improvement and provide input and solution options to streamline work Excellent writing, documentation, and communication skills, possessing the ability to communicate well with technical and non-technical peers. Customer service-oriented attitude Experience with network service monitoring systems (Spectrum, Solarwinds, and Cisco DNAC)   qualifications: Must have certifications: CCNA Preferred certifications: CCDA, CCNP, CCDP preferred, CCIE (R&S, SP, or DC) highly preferred (or equivalent experience), Python PCEP Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: Join the Cyber Fusion Center at a Fortune 50 retailer where you will be at the heart of the security team. You will collaborate with software and security engineers to build and scale enterprise security solutions that defend a massive global network using cutting-edge visibility technologies.    location: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota job type: Contract salary: $84 - 89 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Design and implement modern, scalable configuration management and orchestration solutions. Define engineering standards and guardrails for the Network Security Monitoring (NSM) platform. Evaluate current architecture to identify risks and drive end-to-end security improvements. Lead architectural design reviews to ensure systems meet high reliability and operability standards.   qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years of experience in Network Engineering, Visibility Architecture, or Network Security. Strong expertise in Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu) and TCP/IP networking. Proven experience with orchestration tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Salt, or Puppet. Proficiency in scripting (Python or Bash) for automation and tooling. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience optimizing Security Onion, Zeek, Suricata, or Snort. Proficiency analyzing data within Splunk, Kibana, or Graylog. Familiarity with Docker, Git, and network packet analysis tools like Wireshark. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.