Network Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong value due to a competitive salary range, high demand for network engineering expertise, and opportunities for professional growth in a robust organizational setting.
- Competitive salary and high demand for expertise
- Lead and mentor within the organization
- Engage with advanced network technologies
Pros
- High demand for experienced network engineers with competitive pay
- Opportunity to lead initiatives and mentor junior engineers
- Engagement in advanced network technologies and security improvements
Cons
- Requires extensive experience (7+ years) which may limit applicant pool
- Potentially high-pressure environment given responsibilities in security and performance
- Contract role may introduce job security concerns after term completion
Who it's for
Senior / Lead • Contract-based, on-site in Miami
Good fit
- Senior network engineers
- Candidates with leadership aspirations
- Professionals passionate about cybersecurity
Not recommended for
- New graduates or inexperienced professionals
- Those seeking remote work arrangements
- Individuals preferring a lower pressure role
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Network Engineer
Contract in MiamiThe Network Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for designing, securing, and maintaining the organization’s network infrastructure. This role oversees all aspects of network architecture, performance, and security while driving improvements in reliability, scalability, and efficiency. The position also provides mentorship to network engineers and ensures that network operations align with business and security objectives.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support enterprise network architecture, including routing, switching, wireless, and firewalls.
- Manage network capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization to ensure high availability and scalability.
- Lead network security initiatives, including access control, VPN, firewall policies, and vulnerability remediation.
- Evaluate and recommend network solutions, tools, and technologies to enhance performance and security.
- Maintain and update detailed network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Oversee monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex network incidents using tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, or Nagios.
- Integrate automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell) to streamline configuration and management processes.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure and seamless connectivity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, including at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
- Expert knowledge of networking technologies such as BGP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, ACLs, and IPsec.
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Meraki firewalls, Cisco switches and routers, and enterprise wireless solutions.
- Strong understanding of network security principles and compliance standards (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.).
- Proficiency with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios).
- Experience with cloud networking platforms (AWS, Azure) preferred.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or CISSP strongly preferred.
