Network Engineer Consultant

Job Summary:

Consultant Advisor, ERP Michael Cooper is recruiting this position.

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We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer Consultant to support our healthcare clients Corporate Network team on a contract basis. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure across Acute, Corporate, Behavioral Health, and IPM facilities. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in Cisco ISE, routing, switching, firewalls, and enterprise network security, and is comfortable working in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routing, switching, and firewall configurations.
• Lead and support network projects involving Cisco ISE, authentication/authorization, and secure access controls.
• Configure and support Cisco firewalls, including NAT, VPNs, Secure Client, SD-WAN, and Meraki solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex TCP/IP network issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Support wireless infrastructure, including Cisco wireless controllers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver network solutions aligned with business and security requirements.
• Effectively manage workload, priorities, and project deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

 Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience in enterprise networking or network engineering roles.
• Expert-level experience supporting LAN/WAN environments, including switches, routers, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco firewall technologies, including NAT, VPN, Cisco Secure Client, Cisco ISE, SD-WAN, and Meraki.
• Strong expertise in TCP/IP network troubleshooting.
• Advanced understanding of authentication and authorization protocols, including RADIUS and/or TACACS.
• Advanced experience with Cisco wireless controllers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-manage workload and meet project deadlines.

To learn more about this and other positions, contact Michael Cooper at or michael.cooper@healthcareitleaders.com. Healthcare IT Leaders is a national leader in IT workforce solutions, connecting healthcare provider, payer and life sciences organizations with experienced technology talent for consulting and full-time hiring. For more information, visit us on the web at www.healthcareitleaders.com.