Network Engineer

Title: Network Engineer

Location: McKinney TX (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Role Summary:

• Experienced Network Engineer to support a multi-site Cisco switch refresh program ().
• Responsible for configuration migration and deployment with minimal business disruption. Based in McKinney with travel to deployment sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and standardize Cisco 9300 switch templates
• Migrate 3850 configurations and execute deployments/cutovers
• Support on-site and remote implementations with field teams
• Perform validation testing and troubleshooting
• Maintain documentation inventory and deployment artifacts
• Track risks/issues and provide updates to PMO

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5 years in network engineering / infrastructure deployments
• Strong hands-on with Cisco 3850 & 9300 switches
• Expertise in Layer 2/3 VLANs trunking STP
• Working knowledge of firewalls (basic configuration policy review troubleshooting)
• Proficiency in Cisco IOS / IOS-XE CLI
• Experience with multi-site deployments and cutovers

Preferred:

• CCNA / CCNP (Enterprise)
• Experience with large-scale network refresh programs
• Familiarity with ITIL/change management

Work Environment:

• Based in McKinney TX
• Mix of remote and on-site work
• Off-hours support during cutovers as needed