Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Location: Clayton, NC (On-Site - 5 Days/Week)

Employment Type: Long-Term Contract

Compensation: $55-70/hour (based on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support and maintain critical network infrastructure in a manufacturing environment . This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hands-on, on-site settings and has a strong background in Cisco networking and industrial/automation environments.

You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of network systems supporting manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure in a manufacturing setting

Support and troubleshoot automation and infrastructure systems

Configure, monitor, and optimize Cisco networking equipment

Diagnose and resolve network performance issues and outages

Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to support production systems

Ensure network security, uptime, and compliance with best practices

Participate in upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in network engineering

Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment

CCNA certification (required)

Proven experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments

Experience with automation infrastructure troubleshooting

Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching

Ability to work on-site full-time (5 days/week)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with network monitoring and performance tools

Familiarity with industrial networking (OT/IT environments)

Knowledge of network security best practices

Benefits

15 days PTO

11 paid federal holidays

Comprehensive Cigna healthcare coverage