Network Engineer - Contract

• Minimum 5 years of network administration experience.
• Working knowledge of network administration principles, methods, and techniques, including relevant hardware and software.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and network administration experience.
• CCNA certification; active pursuit of CCNP preferred
• Hands-on experience with Cisco or equivalent enterprise firewall platforms.
• Familiarity with zero trust principles, network segmentation design, and IDS/IPS tuning.
• Previous experience maintaining networking components in data center and remote site environments.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $44 per hour - $54 per hour. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [email protected].

Network Engineer - Contract

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.  

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.  

With over 14,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 15 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all. 

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today! 

Job Summary

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Network Engineer for a six-month contract-to-hire engagement on the Business Infrastructure Services team, with the opportunity to convert to a full-time role based on performance and business need. As a valued member of the team, you will design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure supporting WWT's NAIC warehouse operations while actively contributing to network security initiatives that protect, segment, and harden those environments. This role requires the ability to support an on-site presence at the NAIC warehouses in Edwardsville, IL, and demands strong communication skills to collaborate with warehouse integration center leadership and cross-functional IT resources.

As in all things at WWT, we are looking to take our organization to the next level. Even though we say our responsibility is to manage the above items, we are expected to continually look for enhancement opportunities for the support and services we offer to our stakeholders. We are looking for candidates who continually strive to improve themselves so they can improve the organization as well.

Job Responsibilities

Network Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Core Network Engineering

• Design, configure, install, test, and maintain Cisco networking equipment — including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points — across data center, remote site, and cloud environments.
• Configure and maintain static and dynamic routing protocols, including BGP and EIGRP, for internal and external connectivity.
• Configure and troubleshoot LAN protocols such as VPC, LACP, and STP.
• Deploy and maintain wireless networks by performing site surveys to properly locate, install, and RF-tune access points for optimal coverage.
• Configure and maintain monitoring tools for proactive analysis, alerting, and trend analysis of network health and performance.
• Troubleshoot network performance issues in collaboration with vendors, carriers, and end users.
• Review Quality of Service (QoS) configuration and perform operability and performance testing to proactively optimize the network.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on network infrastructure.
• Assist in creating and maintaining disaster recovery plans.
• Create and maintain documentation including as-builts, network diagrams, and knowledge-base articles.
• Generate hardware and software procurement lists and follow established processes to procure items.
• Develop and maintain network automation processes using Python, Ansible, or similar languages.
• Provide technical support and training to other teams as needed.

Network Security

• Configure and manage Cisco firewalls (ASA / Firepower) including NAT rules, ACLs, DACLs, and security policies.
• Design and implement network segmentation strategies — VLANs, VRFs, and microsegmentation — to limit lateral movement and enforce least-privilege access.
• Support zero trust network access (ZTNA) initiatives by applying identity-aware, context-driven access policies across the network.
• Deploy, tune, and maintain IDS/IPS systems for threat detection and prevention across the perimeter and internal network segments.
• Configure and support VPN technologies including DMVPN, IPSec site-to-site VPN, and remote access VPN for secure connectivity.
• Monitor network traffic for anomalous behavior and participate in incident response activities alongside the security team.
• Collaborate with the security team to remediate vulnerabilities and implement network-level security controls.
• Enforce network security policies aligned with organizational standards and industry best practices.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate work-related tasks clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Follow established processes and maintain thorough documentation.
• Think creatively to identify new and efficient ways to solve technical problems.