Network Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer for an immediate part-time consulting engagement (approximately 30 hours per week) supporting a large enterprise Cisco switch refresh project. This is a fully onsite role in New Jersey and requires a hands-on engineer who is comfortable working both in the data center and on the network infrastructure itself. Responsibilities Perform Cisco switch refresh activities in a Catalyst (IOS/IOS-XE) environment Rack, stack, cable, stage, and deploy network equipment Build and validate switch configurations Execute network cutovers and migrations Connect switches to core infrastructure and validate trunking and port-channel configurations Perform cable moves, labeling, and documentation updates Troubleshoot migration issues, including STP, duplex/speed mismatches, connectivity, and configuration errors Support post-migration testing and remediation efforts Required Experience Prior hands-on Cisco switch refresh or network migration experience Strong knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switches, IOS, and IOS-XE Experience with VLANs, trunking, STP, EtherChannel/Port-Channels, and Layer 2 networking Comfortable performing physical infrastructure work, including rack/stack and cabling Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently in an onsite environment