Cisco Network Engineer

Cisco Network Engineer (Contract)Location: Greeley, CO / Northern Colorado (east of I-25)Compensation: $45/hour W-2Duration: 6-month contract with potential extension and/or conversion to FTE positionSchedule: On-site / Regional Travel (northern Colorado, east of I-25)The OpportunityEpic Placements is partnering with a leading Colorado healthcare organization seeking a hands-on Cisco Network Engineer to support network infrastructure across hospitals, clinics, and regional healthcare facilities.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with technology — installing switches, troubleshooting connectivity, upgrading equipment, and keeping critical networks running smoothly.You'll work alongside an experienced senior network engineer, supporting infrastructure improvements and network modernization projects throughout Northern Colorado.What You'll DoInstall, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco switches and networking equipment.Perform rack-and-stack installations, cabling, equipment replacements, and physical network deployments.Support core routing and switching, including VLANs, trunking, and network connectivity.Assist with network refreshes, hardware upgrades, and infrastructure migrations.Troubleshoot network performance, connectivity, and circuit-related issues.Travel between hospitals, clinics, and regional facilities to support network projects.Collaborate closely with a senior network engineer on deployments, maintenance, and troubleshooting.What We're Looking ForHands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.Practical experience installing, configuring, and replacing network switches.Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, and network troubleshooting.Comfortable performing physical infrastructure work, including rack-and-stack and cabling.Willingness to travel between healthcare facilities throughout Northern Colorado.Strong communication skills, reliability, and a collaborative approach.Must reside in Northern Colorado, east of I-25, with convenient access to Greeley.Nice to HaveCisco Catalyst switching experience or CCNA certification.Wireless networking and access point deployment experience.Palo Alto firewall familiarity.Experience supporting multi-site enterprise or healthcare environments.Previous involvement in network infrastructure refreshes or upgrades.Why This Opportunity?Work with an established healthcare organization supporting critical infrastructure.Gain hands-on experience across multiple enterprise networking environments.Collaborate with an experienced senior engineer.Participate in meaningful network modernization and upgrade projects.Six-month contract with strong potential for extension and possible conversion.Additional InformationThis position requires travel between regional healthcare facilities and involves physical network equipment installation and replacement. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background screening and drug testing in accordance with client requirements and applicable law.Equal Employment Opportunity: Epic Placements is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.E-Verify: Epic Placements participates in E-Verify and uses the federal E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees in accordance with federal law.