**Come join us and grow your career with CTG! CTG has worked with this international, Fortune 500 end-client for over 15 years! Apply with CTG for this exciting opportunity!** **CTG's premier client has a contract assignment for an IT Network Engineer II.** **Type:** Contract **Job Title:** IT Network Engineer II **Location:** Remote, EST hours expected **Pay Rate:** $35-$42/hr BOE **Work Hours:** M–F, 8am–5pm **Education:** 4-year Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred; Associate’s degree plus relevant experience minimum required A successful candidate in this position will possess strong soft skills as well as: + Excellent communication and collaboration abilities + Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking + Ability to work independently and within a team + Adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment **Description** CTG is seeking a skilled IT Network Engineer II to join our client’s Network Engineering team. This position focuses on configuring and supporting network devices and solutions to align with the company's technology standards and business connectivity needs. The role will primarily focus on refreshing legacy Cisco assets with Arista DCS and CCS platform switches, utilizing Arista AVD and Cloudvision. **Requirements:** + Serve as network subject matter expert, offering design and implementation guidance + Deploy, maintain, and administer network environments including WAN, LAN, hardware, software, and tools + Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve network issues and performance bottlenecks + Participate in root cause analyses and implement preventative solutions + Develop and maintain technical documentation including low-level designs and operations guides + Ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise network architecture and best practices **Required Qualifications** **Education:** + 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred) + Associate’s degree plus relevant experience (minimum required) **Qualifications:** + 4–5+ years of experience implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting network infrastructures in large enterprise or telecom environments + Strong understanding and practical experience with Layer 3 routing protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP + Proficiency in Cisco and Arista DCS and CCS platforms + Hands-on experience with Arista Cloudvision (required) and Arista AVD (preferred) + CCNP or equivalent Arista certification **Additional Information:** + No third party resumes will be accepted + Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted + CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws + All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors) + CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer + CTG is an E-Verify Company To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to **Krista.Eckard@ctg.com** **.** The expected base salary for this position ranges from $35 to $42. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.