Cisco Network Engineer (no C2C - On - site Once/week)

Network Engineer Opportunity

Top skills: Details + 5+ years of experience as a network engineer: designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting networks and security systems in organizations with wide area networks. + Palo Alto experience + Experience with TCP/IP network fundamentals, routing and switching technologies and protocols (BGP, OSPF, SDWAN), and network platforms (Cisco, Palo Alto, Meraki). + Strong understanding of next-gen firewall concepts, including IPS/IDS and security policy management.

Description: As a network engineer on the global infrastructure and networking team, you will work in a dynamic team environment and be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting network technologies to solve large, strategic problems, transforming these complex problems into simple solutions. You'll make data-driven optimizations and resolve complex operational issues in production via improvements to designs, software, and processes. This role requires extensive experience in engineering and operations of large-scale enterprise networks, including LAN, WLAN, WAN, cloud, and datacenter.

Minimum qualifications: + 5 years of experience in networking engineering. + 5 years of experience in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting networks and security systems in organizations with wide area networks. + Industry certification, such as CCNA, or equivalent training and development. + Experience with TCP/IP network fundamentals, routing and switching technologies and protocols (BGP, OSPF, SDWAN), and network platforms (Cisco, Palo Alto, Meraki). + Strong understanding of next-gen firewall concepts, including IPS/IDS and security policy management.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Rockford, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $58.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital
• 401(k) retirement plan – pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health spending account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Rockford, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe, and Asia. As an industry leader in full-stack technology services, talent services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.