Mid – Level Network Engineer

Mid-Level Network Engineer 
Our client is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to join their growing infrastructure team in a client-facing, hands-on role supporting both customer environments and internal systems. This position is ideal for a networking professional with approximately 3-5 years of experience who enjoys a blend of project-based implementations, troubleshooting, and ongoing customer support.

The ideal candidate possesses strong networking fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently execute network deployments while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour
Compensation will be determined based on experience, technical qualifications, certifications, and overall fit for the position. Candidates with strong networking experience, client-facing abilities, and relevant certifications may be considered at the higher end of the range.
Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/ 

What You'll Do
Network Implementations & Deployments

• Deploy, configure, and support enterprise networking infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless solutions.

• Independently install and configure switch stacks of up to five switches, including:

  • Physical installation and cabling

  • Stack configuration and validation

  • VLAN creation and assignment

  • Trunk and access port configuration

  • Uplink configuration

  • Firmware verification and updates

  • Connectivity testing and deployment validation

• Participate in network refreshes, migrations, and infrastructure expansion projects.

• Create and maintain implementation documentation, network diagrams, and technical runbooks.

• Assist with network assessments and recommend improvements to network performance, scalability, and reliability.

Network Operations & Support

• Provide Tier 1-3 support for client and internal network environments.

• Troubleshoot and resolve routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and connectivity issues.

• Monitor network performance and identify opportunities for optimization.

• Respond to escalated incidents and assist with root cause analysis (RCA).

• Participate in a manageable on-call rotation supporting production environments.

• Maintain network documentation, inventory, and change management records.

Client Engagement

• Serve as a technical resource during implementations and support engagements.

• Communicate project updates, technical recommendations, and issue resolutions to stakeholders.

• Build strong relationships with clients through responsiveness, professionalism, and technical expertise.

• Collaborate with end users, IT leadership, and third-party vendors to ensure successful outcomes.

• Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance on infrastructure best practices.

Vendor & Technical Collaboration

• Work directly with vendors and OEMs to troubleshoot issues and coordinate support cases.

• Assist with technology evaluations, solution recommendations, and best practice adoption.

• Collaborate with senior engineers on complex infrastructure projects and escalations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications
Required

• 3+ years of network engineering, network administration, or infrastructure support experience.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • TCP/IP

  • Routing & Switching

  • VLANs

  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

  • DNS & DHCP

  • Wireless Networking

  • Network Security Fundamentals

• Experience deploying and supporting Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Fortinet, or comparable enterprise networking technologies.

• Ability to independently deploy and configure a 5-switch stack in a production environment while validating connectivity and performance.

• Experience working across multiple technology disciplines such as networking, cloud, security, or systems infrastructure.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud environments.

• Exposure to VMware and server infrastructure technologies.

• Previous MSP, consulting, or client-facing IT experience.

• Additional certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Security+, Azure certifications, or CCNP.

Why Join?

• Growth-driven addition to an expanding engineering team.

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.

• Exposure to diverse technologies and client environments.

• Collaborative team culture with shared knowledge and mentorship.

• Hands-on project work with significant client interaction and ownership.

• Opportunity to expand technical expertise across networking, security, and cloud technologies.

• Minimal travel requirements.

• Manageable on-call rotation.

Work Environment

• Hybrid workload consisting of client implementations and ongoing support activities.

• Client-facing role with a steady flow of project work and occasional high-priority escalations.

• Collaborative engineering team that encourages knowledge sharing and professional development.

• Hands-on manager who provides support while empowering engineers to own projects and client relationships.

Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a well-rounded network professional who combines strong technical capabilities with excellent client-facing communication skills. The right candidate can confidently manage deployments, troubleshoot complex networking issues, collaborate across teams, and independently execute projects such as deploying and configuring a multi-switch stack while maintaining exceptional customer service.
 

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