Network Engineer

About The Company World Wide Technology (WWT), a 36-year-old global technology solutions provider specializing in systems integration, Infra-Cloud security, application development, AI Services, and supply chain solutions. With a workforce of over 10,000 employees and strategic partnerships with leading OEMs such as Cisco, Dell EMC, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, WWT delivers cutting-edge infrastructure, cloud, security, and custom application services to clients across 35 countries. Our Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs)—lab setup environments spanning over one million square feet of world-class integration and distribution space—enable us to deliver unmatched value and innovation at scale. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor and Fortune for 14 consecutive years, WWT is also ranked #6 on India’s Great Place to Work list for 2025.

About The Role World Wide Technology Holding Co, LLC. (WWT) currently has an exciting opportunity available for the role of Sr Network Engineer. This is a contract role managed through our global payroll partner, with a duration of a minimum of 12 months. The position is remote, offering flexibility and the chance to work on a high-priority enterprise project involving organizational restructuring. The primary focus of this role is to support a critical network separation process for a large enterprise client. You will be responsible for executing network build and migration activities, ensuring seamless connectivity, and maintaining the integrity of the infrastructure during the transition. This role requires a mid-level professional with extensive experience in Cisco networking technologies, capable of handling complex deployment and operational tasks during a significant company divestiture or restructuring process.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess at least 8+ years of dedicated experience working with Cisco technologies in large-scale enterprise environments. A CCNP certification (or equivalent) in Enterprise Routing & Switching is mandatory, demonstrating strong technical proficiency. Candidates should have deep knowledge of OSPF and BGP protocols, with hands-on experience configuring and maintaining these in complex network architectures. Extensive experience working with Cisco IOS XE platforms and Cisco SD-WAN solutions is essential. Proficiency in network monitoring tools such as ThousandEyes and SolarWinds is required for effective troubleshooting and performance optimization. Proven experience supporting large-scale network migrations, corporate divestitures, or similar projects is highly desirable. Additional skills such as IP Address Management (IPAM), basic firewall and security transition knowledge, circuit provisioning coordination, and documentation expertise will be advantageous for supporting deployment activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute network separation tasks, focusing on Cisco-centric environments, ensuring minimal service disruption.
• Configure and maintain routing protocols including OSPF and BGP across enterprise-scale networks to ensure reliable connectivity during the transition.
• Deploy and manage Cisco SD-WAN solutions in conjunction with campus switching environments, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
• Perform hands-on hardware management with Cisco IOS XE platforms, including configuration, troubleshooting, and deployment of network devices.
• Utilize monitoring tools such as ThousandEyes and SolarWinds to oversee network health, troubleshoot latency issues, and optimize performance during the migration process.
• Support operational activities by balancing new build requirements with ongoing operational support to ensure zero downtime during the organizational split.
• Travel to physical sites as needed to oversee hardware deployment, conduct site surveys, and facilitate local cutovers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure clarity of network changes and adherence to project timelines.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, changes, and as-is/to-be states using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools.

Benefits While this is a contractual position, WWT offers competitive compensation aligned with industry standards. The role provides an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a renowned global organization, gaining exposure to cutting-edge networking technologies and large-scale enterprise deployments. Remote work flexibility allows for a balanced work environment. Additionally, contractors benefit from professional growth opportunities through exposure to diverse projects and collaboration with industry-leading experts. WWT values its employees and contractors, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous development. Equal Opportunity World Wide Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We believe diversity fosters innovation and drives success, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering innovative technology solutions worldwide.