Network Engineer

Houston 2 days agoContractor External
Negotiable
Application Instructions Sterling Infrastructure is looking for a hands-on Network Engineer to jump in and make an immediate impact. This is a 3-month onsite contract role based in The Woodlands, TX — perfect for a Meraki expert who loves solving complex network challenges and modernizing enterprise environments. If you’re strong in Cisco Meraki and enjoy rolling up your sleeves in a multi-site enterprise environment, we want to talk to you. This is not remote or hybrid — we need someone onsite and ready to move fast. If you’re a problem-solver who likes clean architecture, secure environments, and seeing your work make an immediate difference, let’s connect. Position Description What You’ll Do • * Own and manage Cisco Meraki (MX, MS, MR) environments • Configure VPNs, firewalls, VLANs, and wireless networks • Troubleshoot complex issues (DNS, DHCP, routing, WAN, ACLs) • Support SD-WAN and hybrid network environments • Lead hardware refreshes, firewall migrations, and site deployments • Partner with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and helpdesk teams Position Requirements What You Bring • * 3–5+ years of network engineering experience • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki • Deep understanding of TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, and enterprise networking • Experience with firewall platforms (FortiGate, Palo Alto a plus) • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-location environment • CCNA/CCNP or Meraki certifications preferred Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.