Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid_ 4 days onsite 1 day remote weekly_ locals only)

Duration: Long term contract

Interview Process: In-person

Job Summary: The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting highly available data center network infrastructure. This role will manage Juniper switching, routing, and network performance while supporting technologies such as IPV4, DNS, VLANs, and EVPN/VXLAN. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to plan and implement data center migrations and deliver scalable and reliable network solutions that ensure optimal performance.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer, preferably within a data center environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Juniper switching and routing technologies.
• Solid understanding of IPv4 networking, DNS, VLANs, and TCP/IP fundamentals.
• Experience with EVPN/VXLAN architecture and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts.
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity, performance, and routing issues.
• Understanding of highly available and scalable data center network architectures.
• Experience supporting data center migrations and network infrastructure upgrades.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.