What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Network Engineer / Boston MA / Onsite position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
Job Details
This is a Lead Network Administrator contract role based in Boston, MA (10 Park Plaza) with a major public transit and infrastructure organization supporting mission-critical data and communication systems across the region. This is a long-term contract through June 2026, offering the chance to work with Cisco and enterprise-scale networking technologies in a hybrid environment (onsite 5 days/week for 2 months, then 3 onsite / 2 remote
This position is perfect for a senior-level Network Administrator or Network Engineer who thrives in hands-on technical environments and enjoys problem-solving at scale. You'll play a key role in implementing and optimizing high-availability network systems that support public operations. This opportunity offers stability, growth, and the chance to impact one of the region's largest infrastructure networks-ideal for someone who values both technical challenge and meaningful work.
Contract Duration: Through June 2026 (with potential extension
Required Skills & Experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
This position is perfect for a senior-level Network Administrator or Network Engineer who thrives in hands-on technical environments and enjoys problem-solving at scale. You'll play a key role in implementing and optimizing high-availability network systems that support public operations. This opportunity offers stability, growth, and the chance to impact one of the region's largest infrastructure networks-ideal for someone who values both technical challenge and meaningful work.
Contract Duration: Through June 2026 (with potential extension
Required Skills & Experience
- 8 years of experience in network administration or engineering
- Strong background with Cisco routing, switching, and firewalls
- Hands-on experience with LAN/WAN environments and VPNs
- Skilled in troubleshooting, documentation, and root cause analysis
- Experience working with network vendors and managing hardware issues
- Experience in large enterprise or public-sector network environments
- Familiarity with network design for new construction or site expansion
- Working knowledge of ITIL or other structured operational processes
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or Network
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 70% Cisco / Networking Technologies
- 20% Network Design and Implementation Projects
- 10% Documentation and Research
- 70% Cisco/ Networking Technologies
- 20% Network design and implementation
- 10% Documentation and Research
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