Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer for a 4-month engagement to lead the deployment, configuration, and integration of core enterprise and manufacturing network infrastructure. Working closely with internal IT, server, and facilities teams, you will build out scalable, secure, and resilient network environments aligned with established architectural standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Switching & Security Deployment: Provision, configure, and harden new Cisco Nexus switches (NX-OS) and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls in strict adherence to enterprise security and engineering standards.
• Network Architecture & Routing: Design and implement segmented VLAN architectures, IP subnetting schemes, Layer 2/Layer 3 routing protocols, and high-availability uplinks across core and access layers.
• Enterprise & Manufacturing Rollouts: Partner with customer facilities and structured cabling teams to coordinate, patch, and commission new network drops across corporate office spaces and active manufacturing floors.
• WAN & Wireless Integration: Manage end-to-end WAN circuit turn-ups with telecom providers, and oversee the provisioning and integration of wireless LAN controllers (WLC) and enterprise Access Points (APs).
• Cross-Functional Infrastructure Builds: Collaborate directly with server and systems engineering teams during new server stand-ups to ensure seamless network connectivity, port provisioning, and firewall policy alignment.
• Validation & Technical Documentation: Execute comprehensive pre-production network testing, failover validation, and packet-level troubleshooting. Produce complete as-built network topologies, IPAM records, and operational handover runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Experience: 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering, deployment, and operations.
• Switching & Routing: Deep expertise in Cisco Nexus platforms (NX-OS), STP, VPC, HSRP/VRRP, OSPF, and BGP.
• Network Security: Proven proficiency in deploying and managing Fortinet firewalls, including security policies, NAT, IPsec VPNs, and VLAN segmentation.
• Connectivity & Wireless: Practical experience managing ISP WAN circuit cutovers and enterprise wireless controller/AP deployments.
• Physical Layer Coordination: Familiarity with industrial/manufacturing environment networking standards, IDF/MDF rack builds, and structured cabling validation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Active CCNP Enterprise (or equivalent Cisco certification) is strongly preferred. Fortinet NSE 4/5 certification is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical troubleshooting skills, clear communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.