Network Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Network Engineer – Manufacturing & Wireless Infrastructure for a W2 contract position in Winston Salem, NC.

Pay Range: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour on W2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Network Engineer job responsibilities include

• Support deployment and optimization of enterprise and manufacturing Wi-Fi environments using Cisco Catalyst Wireless platforms
• Assist with implementation of wireless access points (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7) in enterprise and high-density environments
• Troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues including roaming, onboarding, and coverage gaps
• Support Layer 2 network operations including switch provisioning, stacking, patching (fiber/copper), and hardware refresh activities
• Assist with Layer 3 support across enterprise environments (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
• Execute network device refresh tasks including installation and configuration of switches and infrastructure components
• Utilize Cisco Catalyst Center for device provisioning, basic troubleshooting, and inventory management
• Assist in maintaining network documentation and configuration standards
• Work with project teams and site personnel to support deployments and maintenance activities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of network engineering experience in enterprise environment, with a focus on implementation and troubleshooting.
• CCNA certification preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience in enterprise networking environments.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching).
• Experience deploying and supporting Cisco wireless environments, with a strong understanding of Wi‑Fi concepts including coverage, onboarding, roaming, and interference.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and LAN switching, including VLANs, trunking, basic switch configuration, and hands-on cabling, patching, and hardware installations.
• Basic understanding of routing protocols including EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, with the ability to support and troubleshoot Layer 3 connectivity under guidance.
• Exposure to Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) or similar network management and automation tools.
• Experience supporting network deployments, upgrades, and refresh projects, with the ability to follow implementation plans and work within change control processes.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience in manufacturing or plant environments
• Exposure to wireless surveys or AP placement validation
• Familiarity with network cleanup tasks (VLANs, ACLs)
• Basic exposure to voice platforms (CUCM, CER, Unity)

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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