Network Engineer Contract Jobs in Washington, DC

Description
Our client is looking to bring on a Network Engineer to join their team. This will be a 6-month contract and the intention is to bring this person on full-time after 6-12 months. The candidate would also need to be onsite 3 days per week at their headquarters located in Columbia, MD.
Skillset
Understanding Meraki Switches and Wireless
Already installed Meraki Wireless across branch offices
SD-WAN (Aruba Silverpeak)
o Pushing for it next year to move over to Meraki SD-WAN
They will train this person on Cisco ISE, ACI, etc.
Replacing Cisco Catalyst Switches with Meraki switches
6-7 cutovers / weekly is the goal
150 office locations across the U.S.
Azure experience
o VENT and NSG management
Route/Switch
NGFW experience
Meraki experience (switches/wireless)
We would be looking for someone with 3-5 years of experience and BS degree in a computer field (Comp Sci, Engineering, Info Tech, etc.) is also a plus. Increased experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
Position Description:
The Network Engineer I is responsible for assisting with the technical design/architecture, configuration and implementation of core elements that comprise the company's enterprise data networks. The Network Engineer I serves as a technical consultant within multiple project teams, and is responsible for the effective and timely delivery of networking solutions to meet the defined needs of the organization. The Network Engineer I is considered to be the resident technical expert within the network space.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists with the planning, design and implementation of large enterprise network solutions to support the enterprise
Provides support and follows direction of the senior engineering team members
Works in conjunction with multiple project team members to refine project-specific requirements and meets project deliverables within the networking space
Provides tier-3 level technical support and resource to network operations team to resolve networking issues with a strong focus on customer service
Creates and maintains comprehensive technical design documentation for proposed and implemented solutions
Works with Solutions Architects to assist in technical evaluation of potential new technologies and vendor selection
Supports the Network Operations Team by facilitating effective service transition, conducts regular training, and processes development
Provides routine support to other teams as needed (i.e. firewall rules, traffic examination, routing changes, etc.)
Assists in remediating MI's (major incidents) during the course of network related service outages
Collaborates with the Network operations team to deploy/maintain the SDWAN infrastructure - HPE (SilverPeak), Cisco Meraki, Zscaler, and Cisco ISE
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Skills
Network engineering, meraki, Cisco routers, Cisco switches
Top Skills Details
Network engineering,meraki,Cisco routers,Cisco switches
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering related field and 1+ years of directly related network engineering experience, Or, At least 3 years of experience managing and supporting large- enterprise infrastructure/network environments - designing, planning, documenting and implementing LANs and WANs
CCNA, CCNP, CCIE or CWNA preferred
Current knowledge of network security technologies - including, but not limited: Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Firepower Cisco ISE
Current knowledge of S2S VPN configuration, and maintenance support
Hands-on experience with network hardware, specifically Cisco routers and switches (4500/Nexus 9K - 2800/2900/4300)
Advanced knowledge of Dynamic Routing Protocols OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
Advanced knowledge of enterprise-level WAN and Internet circuits configuration, and maintenance support, along with inter-data center connectivity
Experience with Cisco Application Centric Architecture (ACI) preferred
Conceptual understanding of Zscaler cloud-based content filtering platform and advanced firewall
Experience using packet capture software such as Wireshark and other sniffer tools; ability to perform comprehensive network performance analysis
Familiarity with SD-WAN infrastructure; preferred experience with Aruba/Silver Peak SD-WAN solution
Advanced understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols
Experience with Cisco Meraki- wireless and switch configuration and management
Strong experience with core data center and campus environment networking technologies
Preferred experience with Solarwinds
Able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Flexibility with availability to work outside of normal business hours to complete planned change tasks, troubleshooting, or emergency work as required
Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Columbia,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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 regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
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.
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