<p>Veteran Firm Seeking a Network Engineer for an Onsite Contract Assignment in Edwardsville, IL</p> <p>My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.</p> <p>At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.</p> <p>We seek to fill a Network Engineer role in Edwardsville, IL</p> <p>The ideal candidate is an Edwardsville resident with 5-8 years of experience in network engineering and integration, proficiency in configuring networking, storage, and server technologies, and a CCNP certification.</p> <p>If you're interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Stephen M Hrutka</p> <p>Principal Consultant</p> <p>www.hruckus.com</p> <p>Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support strategic technology initiatives by executing integration and deployment projects for a financial end-client. Please note that this role requires working onsite in a warehouse-type environment that is typically kept cool (approximately 60-65 degrees).</p> <p>Position Description: The Network Engineer will collaborate directly with customers and vendors to ensure projects are completed according to established plans. The primary responsibility is to onboard and deliver technology solutions and transition them into production operations.</p> <p>Position Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Gather proof-of-concept (POC) requirements and translate specifications into build instructions, as-built documentation, and integration workbooks</p> </li><li> <p>Execute integrations using industry best practices</p> </li><li> <p>Drive project progress from kickoff through final approval</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in estimating technical level of effort for projects</p> </li><li> <p>Configure networking, wireless, and collaboration devices</p> </li><li> <p>Configure core network storage and server technologies</p> </li><li> <p>Develop technical project timelines</p> </li><li> <p>Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members</p> </li><li> <p>Lead collaboration sessions with customers and OEM partners</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders</p> </li><li> <p>Attend project and program meetings</p> </li><li> <p>Estimate build time and technical execution timelines</p> </li><li> <p>Organize project kickoff and peer review sessions</p> </li><li> <p>Provide hardware compatibility recommendations (power, airflow, installation)</p> </li><li> <p>Validate bill of materials (BOM) and perform quality checks</p> </li><li> <p>Manage change notices with project teams</p> </li><li> <p>Develop work instructions, visual aids, and operational documentation</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>5 to 8 years of relevant experience in network engineering and integration (Note: Candidates with 10+ years of experience will not be considered)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in project planning and resource management</p> </li><li> <p>Experience developing technical documentation</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate technical concepts to varied audiences and work in a "player-coach" role</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of engineering drawings (rack elevations, cabling schematics)</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of structured cabling standards and best practices</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of data center electrical requirements (kW, amps, phases, UPS)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with VMware vSphere (design, setup, configuration)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with HP Blade chassis, standalone servers, and Cisco UCS (B & C Series)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with Cisco WAVE and WAS platforms</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with local and wide area networking, data communications, and modern data center technologies</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), including CTS Manager, MCU, SIP, and H.323</p> </li><li> <p>CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) Certification</p> </li></ul> <p>Details:</p> <p>Job Title: Network Engineer</p> <p>Location: Edwardsville, IL</p> <p>Salary Range: $40-$48/hr</p> <p>Veteran Firm Seeking a Network Engineer for an Onsite Contract Assignment in Edwardsville, IL</p> <p>My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.</p> <p>At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.</p> <p>We seek to fill a Network Engineer role in Edwardsville, IL</p> <p>The ideal candidate is an Edwardsville resident with 5-8 years of experience in network engineering and integration, proficiency in configuring networking, storage, and server technologies, and a CCNP certification.</p> <p>If you're interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Stephen M Hrutka</p> <p>Principal Consultant</p> <p>www.hruckus.com</p> <p>Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support strategic technology initiatives by executing integration and deployment projects for a financial end-client. Please note that this role requires working onsite in a warehouse-type environment that is typically kept cool (approximately 60-65 degrees).</p> <p>Position Description: The Network Engineer will collaborate directly with customers and vendors to ensure projects are completed according to established plans. The primary responsibility is to onboard and deliver technology solutions and transition them into production operations.</p> <p>Position Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Gather proof-of-concept (POC) requirements and translate specifications into build instructions, as-built documentation, and integration workbooks</p> </li><li> <p>Execute integrations using industry best practices</p> </li><li> <p>Drive project progress from kickoff through final approval</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in estimating technical level of effort for projects</p> </li><li> <p>Configure networking, wireless, and collaboration devices</p> </li><li> <p>Configure core network storage and server technologies</p> </li><li> <p>Develop technical project timelines</p> </li><li> <p>Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members</p> </li><li> <p>Lead collaboration sessions with customers and OEM partners</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders</p> </li><li> <p>Attend project and program meetings</p> </li><li> <p>Estimate build time and technical execution timelines</p> </li><li> <p>Organize project kickoff and peer review sessions</p> </li><li> <p>Provide hardware compatibility recommendations (power, airflow, installation)</p> </li><li> <p>Validate bill of materials (BOM) and perform quality checks</p> </li><li> <p>Manage change notices with project teams</p> </li><li> <p>Develop work instructions, visual aids, and operational documentation</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>5 to 8 years of relevant experience in network engineering and integration (Note: Candidates with 10+ years of experience will not be considered)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in project planning and resource management</p> </li><li> <p>Experience developing technical documentation</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate technical concepts to varied audiences and work in a "player-coach" role</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of engineering drawings (rack elevations, cabling schematics)</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of structured cabling standards and best practices</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of data center electrical requirements (kW, amps, phases, UPS)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with VMware vSphere (design, setup, configuration)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with HP Blade chassis, standalone servers, and Cisco UCS (B & C Series)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with Cisco WAVE and WAS platforms</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with local and wide area networking, data communications, and modern data center technologies</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), including CTS Manager, MCU, SIP, and H.323</p> </li><li> <p>CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) Certification</p> </li></ul> <p>Details:</p> <p>Job Title: Network Engineer</p> <p>Location: Edwardsville, IL</p> <p>Salary Range: $40-$48/hr</p>