Senior Network Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Location: York, Nebraska Area (Onsite)

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 Base + Overtime Eligibility + Performance Bonus

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, support, and enhance a complex enterprise LAN/WAN and data center network environment. This is a hands-on infrastructure role focused on routing, switching, segmentation, resiliency, and performance optimization.

This position is ideal for a Cisco-focused network professional who thrives in enterprise environments and wants clear technical ownership within a stable, growth-oriented organization undergoing modernization initiatives.

This is a core infrastructure engineering role — not a help desk or end-user support position.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN architecture
• Manage and optimize Cisco routing and switching environments, including Nexus platforms
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Design and maintain network segmentation, redundancy, and high-availability solutions
• Administer firewalls and enforce strong network security practices
• Monitor and optimize network performance using tools such as SNMP and NetFlow
• Support data center network infrastructure and modernization initiatives
• Execute change management processes and infrastructure upgrades
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and contingency readiness
• Participate in on-call rotation (approximately one week per month)

You will collaborate closely with infrastructure leadership and play a visible role in network evolution and performance improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience
• Strong expertise in Cisco IOS-XE and/or NX-OS
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Experience with network segmentation and high-availability design
• Firewall administration and network security familiarity
• Data center networking experience preferred
• Experience working in regulated environments is a plus
• Strong communication skills and collaborative team mindset
• CCNA or CCNP certification preferred

Compensation & Structure

• $100,000–$120,000 base salary
• Overtime eligible
• Performance-based bonus
• On-call rotation (approx. one week per month)
• Fully onsite in the York, Nebraska area

Core Skills

• Network Engineering
• Cisco Routing & Switching
• LAN/WAN Architecture
• Network Security
• Data Center Networking