The Planet Group
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer Data Centers & Campus LAN
Location: Hybrid 5 Days Onsite Every Other Week -- Spartan Way, Merrimack area, NH OR Westlake area, TX
Pay Rate: $70/hr W2 (flexible based on experience)
Duration: 6-Month Contract (40 hours/week, occasional weekend work)
Employment Type: W2 Only
Overview
The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a high-impact Network Core and Site Engineering (NCSE) team for one of the worlds most respected financial institutions. This role focuses on engineering, deploying, and supporting large-scale campus and data center networks, including LAN, WLAN, WAN, and wireless environments. Youll work with cutting-edge Cisco technologies in a hybrid network, spanning global campuses and data centers. This is a hands-on role that requires deep troubleshooting skills and the ability to implement new designs in a fast-paced, enterprise environment. Top Must-Have Skills
Hands-on experience deploying/operating Cisco Campus Chassis and Stack switches Deep network engineering & troubleshooting skills: Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRF Switched Protocols: Spanning-Tree, HSRP/VRRP/GLBP Monitoring: SNMP, Syslog, Telemetry
Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) Experience managing Wireless Controllers and Wireless Access Points Familiarity with Wi-Fi protocols, endpoint authentication (802.1x), and tools Scripting familiarity: Python3, Ansible, REST API Strong understanding of network services like DNS, DHCP, HTTP, SSH
What Youll Be Doing
Design, engineer, and deploy LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure across global sites Implement and maintain fabric networks in campus environments Conduct firmware upgrades, hardware refreshes, and apply hotfixes Troubleshoot high-severity issues related to routing, wireless, or switching Maintain visibility using observability tools and telemetry protocols Participate in an on-call rotation for operational support and escalations Support endpoint authentication, security alignment, and compliance efforts
Team Environment
You'll join the Network Core and Site Engineering (NCSE) teamresponsible for architecture and implementation across the global WAN (campuses, colos, international backbone) and LAN environments. This team leads engineering innovation while ensuring availability, resilience, and performance across allbusiness lines. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field Cisco CCNP or equivalent expertise (strongly preferred) CWNA, ACMA, or other wireless certifications are a plus 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical networks in a regulated industry
Logistics
Interviews: TBD apply now for quick review Work Schedule: MondayFriday, occasional weekends, 5 days onsite every other week Background Check Required W2 Candidates Only
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Location: Hybrid 5 Days Onsite Every Other Week -- Spartan Way, Merrimack area, NH OR Westlake area, TX
Pay Rate: $70/hr W2 (flexible based on experience)
Duration: 6-Month Contract (40 hours/week, occasional weekend work)
Employment Type: W2 Only
Overview
The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a high-impact Network Core and Site Engineering (NCSE) team for one of the worlds most respected financial institutions. This role focuses on engineering, deploying, and supporting large-scale campus and data center networks, including LAN, WLAN, WAN, and wireless environments. Youll work with cutting-edge Cisco technologies in a hybrid network, spanning global campuses and data centers. This is a hands-on role that requires deep troubleshooting skills and the ability to implement new designs in a fast-paced, enterprise environment. Top Must-Have Skills
Hands-on experience deploying/operating Cisco Campus Chassis and Stack switches Deep network engineering & troubleshooting skills: Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRF Switched Protocols: Spanning-Tree, HSRP/VRRP/GLBP Monitoring: SNMP, Syslog, Telemetry
Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) Experience managing Wireless Controllers and Wireless Access Points Familiarity with Wi-Fi protocols, endpoint authentication (802.1x), and tools Scripting familiarity: Python3, Ansible, REST API Strong understanding of network services like DNS, DHCP, HTTP, SSH
What Youll Be Doing
Design, engineer, and deploy LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure across global sites Implement and maintain fabric networks in campus environments Conduct firmware upgrades, hardware refreshes, and apply hotfixes Troubleshoot high-severity issues related to routing, wireless, or switching Maintain visibility using observability tools and telemetry protocols Participate in an on-call rotation for operational support and escalations Support endpoint authentication, security alignment, and compliance efforts
Team Environment
You'll join the Network Core and Site Engineering (NCSE) teamresponsible for architecture and implementation across the global WAN (campuses, colos, international backbone) and LAN environments. This team leads engineering innovation while ensuring availability, resilience, and performance across allbusiness lines. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field Cisco CCNP or equivalent expertise (strongly preferred) CWNA, ACMA, or other wireless certifications are a plus 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical networks in a regulated industry
Logistics
Interviews: TBD apply now for quick review Work Schedule: MondayFriday, occasional weekends, 5 days onsite every other week Background Check Required W2 Candidates Only
#TECH #Onsite
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Merrimack, NH . Manchester, NH $110.00-$115.00 19 hours ago Merrimack, NH $120,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Merrimack, NH $95,000.00-$122,500.00 2 weeks ago Concord, NH $97,500.00-$199,500.00 2 hours ago Lowell, MA $99,800.00-$143,450.00 1 week ago Manager, Network Reliability Engineering (Remote, East Coast)
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