What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer position at World Wide Technology?
World Wide Technology is looking for a Network Engineer. This role is part of WWT’s Strategic Resourcing services and is a contract role. The candidate will be supporting a WWT customer and will be employed by one of WWT’s preferred partners. The partner will provide full compensation and benefit information prior to employment with the partner.
Why WWT?
At Worldwide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits, and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ more than 10,000 people globally and close nearly $20 billion in revenue in 2023. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to have been included on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For®" list 12 years in a row!
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
Rate/Salary: A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $60.00 to $65.00 hourly on W2 hourly. Actual pay will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs, and will be set by your employer. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in base pay.
Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Reno, NV
Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire
Position Overview:
Responsible for network engineering tasks across power plants, substations, and corporate facilities in Northern Nevada, including both project-based and operational work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, troubleshoot, and replace network equipment (primarily Cisco switches, replacing Extreme switches) at headquarters, power plants, and substations.
- Support and maintain Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls, including migration from Juniper to Palo Alto at substations.
- Manage and support Cisco wireless networks (9800/9200 APs), guest networks, and related connectivity issues.
- Handle Remedy ticketing system for change requests and incident management.
- Collaborate with plant operators, electricians, and technical teams in noisy, industrial environments.
- Travel regularly to remote sites (power plants and substations in the northern Nevada area), sometimes requiring overnight stays.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong experience with Cisco switching and wireless platforms.
- Familiarity with Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Experience with Remedy or similar ticketing/change management systems.
- Ability to work in industrial settings and communicate with plant operations staff.
- Project management skills for large-scale network upgrades.
Salary : $60 - $65
