Network Engineer

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• Wisconsin - Network Engineer #### **Hollstadt Overview** Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel.
• When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people.
• We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.
• Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects.
• Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants.
• Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.
• *By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Hollstadt Consulting and its affiliates, and contracted partners.
• Message and data rates may apply.
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• You can reply STOP to cancel at any time.* **Job Description** **Role**: Network Engineer **Duration**: ASAP - 9/16/2026 **Location**: Onsite in Eau Claire, WI **Rate**: $61.09/hour W2 We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure.
• This role requires someone who can operate independently on well-defined initiatives while remaining a strong collaborator within a broader engineering team.
• **Core Technical Requirements**: * A self-directed "doer" - someone who doesn't need hand-holding to execute standard installs and configurations, but who also communicates proactively, documents thoroughly, and integrates well with a team-based engineering environment.
• **Networking Fundamentals**: * Strong working knowledge of the OSI model, specifically Layers 1-3 (Physical, Data Link, Network) * Ability to troubleshoot and reason about network issues at the appropriate OSI layer **Hardware & Platform Experience**: * Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco switches - Catalyst C9000 series * Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco routers - Catalyst C8000 series * Experience deploying equipment at both the access layer and distribution layer **Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills** * MEC (Multi-Chassis EtherChannel) configuration experience * SD-WAN deployment or administration experience **Job Responsibilities**: * Under general supervision, participates in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network.
• * Assists with the deployment of telecom/network technology.
• * Exercises independent judgment.
• * Under general direction works on complex technical issues.
• * Provides input to short and long-term section strategy and budget planning.
• * May be required to perform some of the duties of Telecom/Network Specialist.
• * Receptive to new ideas and to learning new technologies.
• * Plans and leads small projects and performs project management coordinating the efforts of internal and external staff with the customer and business needs.
• * On occasion oversees projects and tasks assigned to project team members and may be asked to provide input to their evaluations.
• * Occasionally works under stressful conditions, participating in implementations and troubleshooting efforts that may have significant patient care and/or financial impact to the organization.
• * May be asked to represent Telecommunications and Networks to committees.
• **Required Skills & Experience**: * Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and 7-layer OSI model is required.
• * Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools.
• * Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems is desirable.
• * Must be able to work with minimum direction and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• * Must be customer focused and possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of personnel at various levels within and outside the institution.
• * Good organizational and time management skills are required to handle the workload and track the various projects going on simultaneously.
• * Solid analytical skills are also a necessity.
• **Required Education**: * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of professional technical work experience.
• OR * Associate's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of professional technical work experience.
• OR * Minimum of (6) years professional technical work experience required for individuals without a degree.
• ### **Benefits + Perks** Comprehensive Benefit Plan Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.
• With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!
• Remarketing Process Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships.
• We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date.
• By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.
• Professional Development Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal.
• Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects.
• Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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