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Network Engineer

Lutz, FL 33549

Posted: 11/11/2025 Job Category: Information Technology Job Number: KG628455113

Job Description

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Network Engineer for a 6-month onsite contract opportunity in Lutz, FL. This role supports a large-scale utility environment, maintaining and optimizing network performance across multiple locations.

Pay: $50- 63/hour 

Summary: The Network Engineer will design, implement, and manage the organization’s network infrastructure, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. This role oversees Cisco network technologies, manages a high-performing technical team, and ensures security, compliance, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement and manage LAN, WAN, SDN, and OT network infrastructure.
  • Deploy and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points.
  • Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance.
  • Lead the Technology Network team—recruiting, training, and managing performance.
  • Track KPIs, SLAs, and metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop and enforce network security policies and compliance standards.
  • Manage network budgets, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
  • Drive operational excellence through process optimization and automation.
  • Perform patching and upgrades for Cisco routers and switches.
  • Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure across power plants, solar fields, and control centers.
  • Replace and configure routers and switches at multiple client sites.
  • Collaborate with server and storage teams for seamless integration.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to servers, DDoS protection, and load balancing.
  • Provide project leadership and security consultation
Qualifications:
  • Experience: 8–10 years in network design, implementation, and support of Cisco devices.
  • Expertise in network management and operations.
  • Working knowledge of cloud, compute, and storage environments.
  • Familiarity with ITIL and vendor management best practice.
  • Strong budgeting and cost management experience.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points
    • Patching and upgrading Cisco equipment
    • Router/switch configuration and break-fix troubleshooting
  • Preferred: Experience in data center architecture, OT, or utility/energy industry environments.
  • Supervisory Experience: Minimum 3 years leading or managing network teams.
  • Certifications (Preferred): CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
Preferred:
  •  Strong IP and SDN networking skills
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements
  • Familiarity with network licensing optimization
  • Familiarity with cloud-based network solutions and services
  • Keeping up to date with advances in technology and industry best practice.
 
Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

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