About the Job
Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join one of our largest clients for a 12-month contract opportunity. This fully remote role supports a Chicago-based client operating in the Central Time Zone. As a Network Engineer, you’ll help design, implement, and maintain secure, high-performance network infrastructure that enables essential business operations. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment focused on automation, scalability, and reliability while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring consistent network uptime.
Why Join Us
S3 is a trusted leader in professional staffing, connecting skilled technologists with top-tier organizations across the U.S. We value innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. In this role, you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely while supporting cutting-edge network environments that drive operational efficiency and resilience.
Key Details
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Title: Network Engineer
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Duration: 12 months (through September 2026)
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Location: 100% Remote (client based in Chicago, IL – Central Time Zone)
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Pay Rate: $55–$65/hour (W2 only)
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Sponsorship: Not available – must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time
What You’ll Do
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Monitor data networks for performance, outages, and system alerts; resolve issues quickly to minimize downtime.
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Test, troubleshoot, and restore network equipment and services to ensure optimal functionality.
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Plan and implement network configuration changes, upgrades, and preventative maintenance tasks.
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Manage NOC documentation, process improvements, and vulnerability remediation for network devices.
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Respond to incidents, lead root-cause analysis, and coordinate with internal and external teams.
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Mentor junior engineers and contribute to agile ceremonies, demos, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
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Design high-level network solutions using automation and observability tools.
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Participate in research and development to adopt new networking technologies.
What You Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
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3+ years of experience in Network Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure roles.
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Strong hands-on knowledge of Cisco Nexus platforms (2k–9k series).
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Expertise in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and data center technologies (VPC, VXLAN, VRF, ACI).
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Experience with DNS, DHCP, NTP, and load balancing technologies like F5 or Citrix NetScaler.
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Familiarity with QoS, spine-leaf architecture, and virtualized compute environments (UCS, ESX).
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Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex networking initiatives.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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CCNP or CCIE Certification (highly desirable)
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Experience with compliance, change control, and network security standards
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Independent problem-solving skills and the ability to work across teams
Why Strategic Staffing Solutions
Strategic Staffing Solutions is a global leader in technology and business staffing solutions, serving more than 6,000 clients including 80% of the Fortune 500. We prioritize candidate success and professional growth, offering opportunities to work on transformative technology projects in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Note: S3 never asks for money during the onboarding process.