What are the responsibilities and job description for the CCNP Certified position at Tekgence Inc?
Title: Network Engineer
Duration: 18 months
Location: Warren, MI
Overview: The CCNP Network Engineer will provide expert-level network engineering support for enterprise-wide network refresh activities. This is a local, onsite role based in Warren, MI, working five (5) days per week on an 18-month contract engagement. The engineer will be aligned to our workstreams and may support both centralized (enterprise/core) and distributed (site/manufacturing) network activities as directed.
LAN and WAN Network Support
- Provide LAN and WAN network support for Get Healthy initiatives.
- Maintain network stability and performance across enterprise and site-level environments.
- Support network connectivity for corporate, core, and distributed manufacturing sites.
Switch and Router Configuration
- Perform switch and router configuration, remediation, and upgrade activities.
- Implement network changes in alignment with enterprise standards and change management processes.
- Validate configurations post-deployment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Site Readiness and Cutover Support
- Assist with site readiness assessments and pre-cutover preparation activities.
- Support cutover execution and post-cutover stabilization efforts.
- Coordinate with site teams and our workstream leads to ensure smooth transitions
Enterprise and Site Network Standards Compliance
- Support compliance with enterprise and site network standards across all refresh activities.
- Document configurations, changes, and network topologies in accordance with our standards.
- Participate in standards reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of network baselines.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues identified during refresh activities.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Escalate complex issues appropriately and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
- Qualifications:
- Active Cisco CCNP certification (Routing & Switching or Enterprise) required.
- 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
- Strong proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies, including switching, routing, and WAN protocols.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches (IOS/IOS-XE).
- Familiarity with enterprise network refresh and migration projects, including cutover planning.
- Knowledge of enterprise network standards, change management, and documentation practices.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or distributed site environments is a plus.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve issues in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams and workstreams.
- Must be available to work onsite in Warren, MI five (5) days per week for the duration of the engagement.
Tools and Technologies:
- Routing & Switching: Cisco IOS / IOS-XE, Catalyst series switches, Cisco ASR/ISR routers
- Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP/RSTP, VLAN, 802.1Q, HSRP/VRRP
- WAN Technologies: MPLS, SD-WAN, DMVPN, IPsec VPN
- Network Management: Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, SolarWinds, or equivalent
- Wireless: Familiarity with Cisco wireless infrastructure (preferred)
- Monitoring & Diagnostics: NetFlow, SNMP, Wireshark, or equivalent packet capture tools
- Documentation: Visio, ServiceNow, or equivalent ITSM/change management platforms