Network Engineer II

Position Title: Network Engineer II (NE2)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Work Location: Newport News, VA

Work Arrangement: Onsite (100%)

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 is a critical role within our IT infrastructure team, focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance enterprise networks. This 6-month contract position offers the opportunity to work on advanced networking projects involving Layer 2–Layer 7 technologies, including routing, firewalls, Wi-Fi infrastructure, and Network Access Control (NAC). The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in enterprise networking, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across teams to enhance network reliability, security, and scalability. With an option-to-hire and fee waiver after 6 months, this role provides a clear path for long-term engagement. The position is onsite in Newport News, VA, and requires a deep understanding of modern networking practices and technologies.

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.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience with core networking technologies (L2–L3), including advanced VLAN design, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing.
• Hands-on experience configuring EtherChannel/LACP and advanced STP features (PortFast, BPDU Guard, Root Guard).
• Strong proficiency in OSPF and EIGRP configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with redundant gateway protocols including HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP.
• Familiarity with VRFs and route leaking at an introductory level.
• Knowledge of upper-layer networking (L4–L7), including firewall fundamentals (stateful inspection, NAT, ACLs).
• Ability to perform application-layer troubleshooting for DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and HTTPS.
• Understanding of QoS concepts, including classification, marking, and queuing.
• Intermediate-level Wi-Fi expertise, including WLC configuration and RF optimization.
• Experience with NAC solutions such as Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass (CPPM).
• Required certifications: CCNA, Network+, Security+
• Preferred certification: CCNP (strongly enhances candidacy)
• Experience with industrial Ethernet switching and familiarity with Moxa industrial switches is a plus.