Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Location: Hybrid to Atlanta (2 days a week on site)

Address: Atlanta, GA 30328

Duration: 12 month contract

Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Network Engineer (Contract Role)
Our Client, a leading technology solutions provider at the forefront of innovative enterprise infrastructure, is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join their dynamic team. Known for fostering a vibrant culture centred around entrepreneurship, collaboration, and continuous growth, our Client is recognised for delivering cutting-edge solutions across the software, cybersecurity, data, and AI sectors. Their reputation for excellence and commitment to employee development make them a fantastic place to advance your career.

Role Overview
This pivotal position has been created in response to ongoing growth and the strategic expansion of their network services. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing wireless network operations, contributing to high-availability, scalable infrastructure, and operational excellence. Your expertise will directly influence the stability and performance of mission-critical wireless environments, making this a role with meaningful and visible impact.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and ongoing management of wireless network components, including routers, switches, LAN controllers, and access points, ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within large-scale Wi-Fi environments, leveraging logs, configuration data, and packet captures for effective diagnosis.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to influence design improvements, testing strategies, and operational procedures focused on reliability and scalability.
• Translate technical documentation into operational procedures, aligning with change management best practices.
• Monitor network capacity and performance metrics to develop and execute capacity enhancement plans.
• Assist with scheduled maintenance, including participation in on-call rotations and supporting system updates during designated windows.
• Create and update operational documentation to enable consistent and efficient support processes.

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a network engineer specialising in wireless communications or related fields.
• Strong understanding of Wi-Fi standards and protocols, including IEEE standards, WPA2/3, EAP, 802.1x, RADIUS, and DIAMETER.
• Practical knowledge of IP networking, including TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, MPLS, BGP, and ISIS routing.
• Experience with network security protocols and access provisioning.
• Familiarity with packet analysis tools and network management systems, including SNMP, syslog, and telemetry.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.

Additional Assets

• Experience in managing large-scale wireless networks for service providers.
• Working knowledge of APIs, automation tools such as Ansible, and scripting languages.
• Understanding of DOCSIS and PON technologies is advantageous.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available. Only candidates with US citizenship or a Green Card will be considered.
If you are ready to bring your network expertise to a company that values innovation and ownership, we invite you to apply. Submit your CV today to be considered for this impactful contract opportunity.