IT Network Engineer III

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Overview

CTG’s long-standing Fortune 500 client is seeking an experienced IT Network Engineer III for a W2 contract assignment supporting enterprise-scale networking, automation, and infrastructure transformation initiatives.

Type: Contract
Job Title: IT Network Engineer III
Location: Hybrid () – 1 day/week onsite; preference given to candidates within 1 hour of Charlotte, NC or Corning, NY
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline required

Travel: Potential travel of up to 30% (domestic); during critical projects, travel requirements may increase

Key Highlights

• Hybrid role (1 day/week onsite; candidates within 1 hour of Charlotte, NC or Corning, NY)
• Strong focus on enterprise routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless, and network automation (IaC)
• Hands-on environment leveraging Arista, Cisco, and MIST technologies
• Automation-driven network engineering using Ansible, Python, Terraform, and REST APIs
• Opportunity to support global enterprise and manufacturing/OT environments

Core Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize enterprise network architectures across campus, data center, and hybrid environments
• Engineer and support routing and switching infrastructure using BGP, OSPF, Arista, and Cisco platforms
• Architect and manage enterprise wireless solutions, with emphasis on MIST wireless environments
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and network automation solutions using Ansible, Terraform, Python, and APIs
• Support SD-WAN and hybrid cloud connectivity initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams (security, cloud, infrastructure, OT/manufacturing)
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
• Maintain documentation, standards, and operational procedures
• Participate in on-call rotation and support critical incidents

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
• Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, routing, and switching technologies
• Hands-on experience with Arista (including CloudVision) and Cisco environments
• Experience with enterprise wireless networks (MIST )
• Strong background in network automation (Ansible, Python, Terraform, REST APIs)
• Deep understanding of LAN, SD-WAN, and hybrid network architectures
• Experience supporting large-scale, global enterprise environments
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills

Qualifications

• CCNP, Arista ACE L5, or equivalent certifications
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud networking
• Manufacturing or OT network environment experience
• Experience with vendor management, budgeting, or cost analysis

Additional Information

• No third party resumes will be accepted
• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
• CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws
• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors)
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• CTG is an E-Verify Company

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