Job Description

ECCO Select is a talent acquisition and consulting company specializing in people, process and technology solutions. We provide the talent behind the technology enabling our clients to achieve their goals. For more information about ECCO Select, visit us at .

Position Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location Information Onsite – Kansas City Metro (6-Month Contract)

Position Responsibilities:

Join our team as a Senior Network Engineer, providing hands-on expertise and leadership in a wide-scale Cisco network infrastructure refresh. In this role, you will be integral to the successful rip-and-replace of core network infrastructure in active data centers and enterprise environments. This is a highly visible, onsite position with a focus on technology transformation and operational excellence.

• Act as the hands-on senior technical resource supporting enterprise network operations and infrastructure upgrades.
• Perform physical installation, cabling, rack/stack, and configuration of Cisco network equipment in data centers and clinical environments.
• Lead and execute large-scale “rip-and-replace” initiatives including the removal of legacy network gear and deployment of new hardware.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, Collaboration/VoIP systems, and Cisco/Palo Alto firewalls.
• Participate in planned cutovers, maintenance windows, and after-hours change events in support of mission-critical network transitions.
• Conduct advanced packet capture analysis and complex network troubleshooting using tools such as Wireshark.
• Collaborate daily with cross-disciplinary teams, including infrastructure, systems, and security staff, to deliver seamless network integration and performance.
• Document network configurations, updates, diagrams, and operational procedures with clarity and precision.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor, providing guidance and support to junior network engineers on best practices and troubleshooting methods.
• Participate in an on-call rotation (approximately once every 5 weeks) to provide support outside of standard business hours.

Essential Skills, Experience

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise network systems.
• Extensive experience with Cisco routers, switches, wireless solutions, and Collaboration/VoIP platforms in large enterprise settings.
• Strong background in supporting and troubleshooting wireless networks in complex, distributed environments.
• Proven success working on-site in data centers, performing physical network builds, device installs, and large-scale migrations.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with packet analysis tools (Wireshark or equivalent), with the ability to diagnose and resolve challenging network issues efficiently.
• Solid understanding of network security concepts, segmentation, and high availability networking architectures.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in high-pressure, production-critical environments with tight deadlines.
• Exceptional documentation skills, with experience creating clear network diagrams, change records, and technical guidance.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with an aptitude for sharing knowledge and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Certifications Preferred: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Architecture Systems Engineer (ASE)
• Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Veterans of our United States Uniformed Services are specifically encouraged to apply for ECCO Select opportunities.

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