Network Engineer

Portland, OR (Onsite)

Contract to Hire

$120-140K

We're supporting a locally headquartered key employer in the Portland metro area as they continue to scale and evolve their IT infrastructure post-merger! This organization is known for its commitment to strong community engagement and a relationship-first approach to their industry!

They are currently seeking a Network Engineer to join their infrastructure team. This role is hands-on and focused on supporting a large-scale enterprise network across multiple data centers and branch locations.

In This Role, You Will:

· Help design, build, and deploy network infrastructure to support enterprise and cloud environments.

· Administer and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and other core networking gear-primarily Cisco hardware.

· Deliver solutions for datacenter and branch network topologies, including producing architecture diagrams and documentation.

· Monitor network performance, outages, and usage patterns to proactively address issues.

· Maintain software versions and configurations for all networking equipment.

· Work with service providers to troubleshoot and resolve circuit issues.

· Participate in after-hours support rotations and assist during critical incidents.

· Mentor and share knowledge with junior team members.

· Ensure compliance with relevant IT policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements:

· HS Diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field preferred.

· 7-10 years of experience in network engineering, with strong Cisco infrastructure knowledge.

· Hands-on experience with core networking protocols: TCP/IP, VRFs, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, GRE.

· Proficiency in SD-WAN platforms and deployment.

· Familiarity with Cisco ACI, Nexus 9K, ISR, ASR, and Catalyst gear.

· Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments-especially Azure VNETs and connectivity.

· Skilled in working with F5 load balancers and MX devices.

· Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear documentation and training.

Work Environment:

· This is a fully onsite role at the client's Portland office.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.