The State of Wisconsin MCTS is looking for Network Engineer II

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience

5 years or more of experience in the below:

1\. Advanced Bridging and routing integration technologies

2\. Trouble shooting LANs, WANs, and wireless

3\. Proficient Firewall, ACLs, business to business access, Remote access

4\. Network design

Nice to Have Skills:

1\. Network monitoring and reporting

2\. Security tools, log analysis

3\. VoIP

Interview Process: Face to Face

The position is on-site. Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Position is 100% within the state of WI

Project details (project overview, who the contractor will work with, soft skills needed, etc.): A Network Engineer III - senior-level technical professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure. This role requires advanced expertise in networking technologies and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff. A Network Engineer III is a senior-level technical professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure.

Additional details: This role requires advanced expertise in networking technologies and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff Key Responsibilities.

Network Design & Implementation

Design and architect enterprise-level network solutions including LAN, WAN, wireless,

and data center networks

Implement and configure advanced routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF,

EIGRP, MPLS)

Deploy and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS

systems

Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime

Operations & Maintenance

Monitor network performance and optimize for reliability, speed, and security

Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis

Maintain network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and standard

operating procedures

Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with service providers

Security & Compliance

Implement network security best practices and ensure compliance with industry

standards

Conduct network security assessments and vulnerability testing

Respond to security incidents and implement remediation measures

Stay current with emerging security threats and mitigation strategies

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead network infrastructure projects from conception to completion

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior network engineers

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, security, and application teams