Job Description

Position Title: Network Engineer II

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Work Location: Chesapeake, VA

Work Arrangement: Onsite (100%)

About Us: Endurance IT Services provides Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, and IT Consulting to help businesses stay secure and productive. We also offer IT Staffing for Direct-Hire, Contract-to-Hire, and Contract roles, plus internal full-time positions.

Note: Some opportunities may not be exclusive and can change as we work with clients but our goal is always to help candidates find the right job.

This role is critical to maintaining a secure, high-performance, and scalable enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across Layer 2 through Layer 7 networking, with proven experience in routing protocols, firewall management, wireless systems, and Network Access Control (NAC). You will design resilient network solutions, ensure seamless connectivity, enforce security policies, and drive continuous network optimization. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to strategic network initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 configurations to ensure high availability, redundancy, and optimal performance across enterprise networks.

• Configure and manage dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP) and redundant gateway solutions (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP) to maintain resilient and fault-tolerant operations.

• Deploy and maintain firewall policies, NAT rules, and access control lists (ACLs) to enforce security standards and protect network traffic.

• Manage and optimize wireless infrastructure by tuning Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) settings, applying RF design best practices, and resolving coverage, roaming, and throughput issues.

• Implement and administer Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, including device profiling, posture assessment, and role-based access policies to strengthen endpoint security.

• Support network segmentation using VRFs and contribute to foundational BGP and MPLS configurations for multi-tenant and scalable environments.

• Monitor network performance, analyze logs, and proactively identify and resolve issues to reduce downtime and improve user experience.

• Participate in change control processes, maintain accurate network documentation, and contribute to design reviews and technical discussions.

• Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, facilitating knowledge transfer, and supporting team development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.

• Proven expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLANs, trunking, STP, and routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP).

• Experience with high-availability solutions such as HSRP, VRRP, GLBP.

• Strong knowledge of firewall technologies, NAT, and ACLs.

• Hands-on experience with Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and wireless network optimization.

• Demonstrated experience with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions and endpoint security policies.

• Familiarity with VRFs, BGP, and MPLS in scalable or multi-tenant environments.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to network monitoring and performance tuning.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience mentoring or guiding less experienced team members.

• Willingness to work onsite for the duration of the engagement.

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