<p>Akkodis is seeking an Engineer for a Contract with a client in Frederick, MD. The candidate must have strong enterprise-level network engineering expertise, including advanced proficiency with LAN/WAN/WLAN design, routing protocols, and security technologies to be considered for this role.</p> <p>Rate Range: $37/hour to $45/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.</p> <p>Engineer job responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Leads the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise-wide LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud-integrated network infrastructures.</p> </li><li> <p>Configures and maintains routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and proxy systems to ensure secure and reliable operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitors network performance, troubleshoots complex issues, and ensures high availability, speed, and uptime across the environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Implements network security protocols, patches, upgrades, and service-pack updates to maintain a hardened and compliant infrastructure.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides Level 2/3 support while serving as an escalation point for critical network incidents and operational challenges.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to align network architecture with business goals and contribute to long-term technology roadmaps.</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Holds a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.</p> </li><li> <p>10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, routing, security protocols, and infrastructure management.</p> </li><li> <p>Meets client expectations by demonstrating strong proficiency with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and advanced networking protocols across LAN/WAN/WLAN environments.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates the ability to implement secure, scalable network architectures and support cloud integrated networking solutions as required by the client.</p> </li></ul> <p>If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Vikas.Tomar@akkodisgroup.com.</p> <p>Pay Details: $37.00 to $45.00 per hour</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled</p> <p>Military connected talent encouraged to apply</p> <p>To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy</p> <p>The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:</p> <ul> <li>The California Fair Chance Act </li><li>Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance </li><li>Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers </li><li>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance </li></ul> <p>Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</p>