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Lead Network Engineer

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Posted: 04/07/2025 Job Category: Network/Infrastructure Job Number: 20480

Job Description

Lead Network Engineer

**CONTRACT** ONSITE OVERNIGHTS Sun-Weds 8a-6a out of Owings Mills, MD, occasional onsite in downtown Baltimore **

Target $65-70/hr

Our client is looking for a Lead Network Engineer for their Technology Services Infrastructure Group. In this role, a candidate will be working collaboratively with the network team to participate in the design, implementation and operation of a stable and redundant voice, data and video network environment.

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Network Engineer to join a team on-site in a data center environment. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience with Cisco hardware installation and software Upgrades, as well as solid knowledge of network infrastructure. A minimum of CCNA certification is required.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform hands-on installation, configuration, and support of LAN and WAN infrastructure
  • Carry out physical Cisco hardware replacements (switches, routers, modules, etc.) and software upgrades in a live environment
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network issues quickly and effectively, minimizing downtime
  • Monitor network performance and maintain high levels of security and uptime
  • Accurately document changes, configurations, and incidents
  • Collaborate with internal teams, third-party vendors, and technical support where needed
     
Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco hardware and software in a data center enterprise network environment
  • CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
  • Proficient in Cisco IOS and NX-OS environments
  • Strong understanding of routing and switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, EIGRP
  • Comfortable working independently on-site and responding to network issues as they arise
  • Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skill
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools and ITSM/ticketing systems
  • Experienced with structured cabling and physical data center layout
     
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
  • Advanced certifications such as CCNP and CCIE are a plus
  • Network Access Control systems (Cisco ISE) and 802.1x
  • Experience of fabric path to ACI migration
  • Experience of network analysis tools such as Wireshark
  • WIFI deployment, monitoring and troubleshooting

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