Network Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Network Engineer II

Contract Duration : Contract

Work Location : Newport News, VA

Work Arrangement : Onsite

About Us : Endurance IT Services provides Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, and IT Consulting to help businesses stay secure and productive. We also offer IT Staffing for Direct-Hire, Contract-to-Hire, and Contract roles, plus internal full-time positions.

Note : Some opportunities may not be exclusive and can change as we work with clients but our goal is always to help candidates find the right job .

The Network Engineer II (NE2) plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance enterprise networks within Endurance IT Services’ IT infrastructure team. This 6-month+ onsite contract position based in Newport News, VA focuses on advanced networking technologies across Layers 2–7, including routing, firewall policies, Wi-Fi infrastructure, and Network Access Control (NAC). The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in enterprise networking, a proactive troubleshooting mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams to enhance network reliability, security, and scalability. The position demands expertise in modern networking practices and technologies, with a focus on delivering resilient and future-ready network solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Design and implement advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 network configurations to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Configure and maintain dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP, along with redundant gateway technologies (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP).
• Deploy and manage firewall policies using NAT, ACLs, and stateful inspection to enforce security standards.
• Troubleshoot application-layer issues for services including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and HTTPS.
• Manage and optimize Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) configurations, RF tuning, roaming performance, and wireless coverage.
• Implement and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) solutions such as Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass (CPPM).
• Support network segmentation using VRFs and assist with introductory BGP and MPLS configurations.
• Monitor network performance, analyze logs, and proactively resolve issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, participate in change control processes, and contribute to network design and architecture reviews.

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