Network Engineer at Vaco, LLC
Random Lake, WI 53075
About the Job
Network Engineer
We are seeking a Mid to Senior Senior Network Engineer
The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated, highly organized individual passionate about technology.
Things you need to know
It's hybrid or onsite in Random Lake, WI
Contract to Hire at 45 to $50 per hour on W2
No 3rd Party companies or candidates that require sponsorship now or in the future
We will not consider any candidates that require to relocate.
We prefer local candidates over all other at this point of the process
Responsibilities:Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls and VPNs, to protect data and infrastructure.
Manage the full lifecycle of network infrastructure projects from initial design through implementation, testing, and support.
Provide technical support and guidance on network configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Document network designs, configurations, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and operational efficiency
Install, configure, and deploy network hardware and software components, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
Conduct initial testing and validation of network connectivity and functionality.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, changes, and incidents.
Provide Technical support to end-users, clients, and internal teams
Respond to network outages, emergencies, and incidents to minimize downtime and restore service quickly.
Pursue relevant certifications and training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Maintain network infrastructure and monitoring, including maintenance of component inventory, subscriptions, licensing, lifecycle management, and relation documentation, including physical layouts and logical data flow diagrams.
Qualifications:Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience with network engineering
Strong understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IPv4/IPv6, BPP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, routing, switching, and subnetting
Have in-depth knowledge of wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, point-to-point (PtP), and point-to-multipoint (PtMP) systems.
Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) planning, interference mitigation, and antenna design
Experience configuring and optimizing networking equipment, including routers, switches, access points, wireless backhaul devices, microwave links, and micro-pop
Juniper/Mikrotik
Experience with WISP hardware and software solutions
Trango[4] /Cambium
Experience with network monitoring tools to identify and address performance issues
Wireshark/Observium/Solarwinds/Nagios/Powercode Skilled in interpreting data from these tools to proactively manage and optimize network performance
Experience with fiber optic installation, termination, and maintenance
Familiar with internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP)
Operational expertise in Linux production environment
Experience with bash scripting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical customers and internal teams
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Additional Requirements:Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be available for on-call rotations
Must be willing to travel domestically when needed (mainly for PoP deployments & build-out)
Benefits:Onsite training
Family team environment
Flexible schedule
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
We are seeking a Mid to Senior Senior Network Engineer
The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated, highly organized individual passionate about technology.
Things you need to know
It's hybrid or onsite in Random Lake, WI
Contract to Hire at 45 to $50 per hour on W2
No 3rd Party companies or candidates that require sponsorship now or in the future
We will not consider any candidates that require to relocate.
We prefer local candidates over all other at this point of the process
Responsibilities:Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls and VPNs, to protect data and infrastructure.
Manage the full lifecycle of network infrastructure projects from initial design through implementation, testing, and support.
Provide technical support and guidance on network configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Document network designs, configurations, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and operational efficiency
Install, configure, and deploy network hardware and software components, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
Conduct initial testing and validation of network connectivity and functionality.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, changes, and incidents.
Provide Technical support to end-users, clients, and internal teams
Respond to network outages, emergencies, and incidents to minimize downtime and restore service quickly.
Pursue relevant certifications and training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Maintain network infrastructure and monitoring, including maintenance of component inventory, subscriptions, licensing, lifecycle management, and relation documentation, including physical layouts and logical data flow diagrams.
Qualifications:Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience with network engineering
Strong understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IPv4/IPv6, BPP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, routing, switching, and subnetting
Have in-depth knowledge of wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, point-to-point (PtP), and point-to-multipoint (PtMP) systems.
Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) planning, interference mitigation, and antenna design
Experience configuring and optimizing networking equipment, including routers, switches, access points, wireless backhaul devices, microwave links, and micro-pop
Juniper/Mikrotik
Experience with WISP hardware and software solutions
Trango[4] /Cambium
Experience with network monitoring tools to identify and address performance issues
Wireshark/Observium/Solarwinds/Nagios/Powercode Skilled in interpreting data from these tools to proactively manage and optimize network performance
Experience with fiber optic installation, termination, and maintenance
Familiar with internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP)
Operational expertise in Linux production environment
Experience with bash scripting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical customers and internal teams
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Additional Requirements:Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be available for on-call rotations
Must be willing to travel domestically when needed (mainly for PoP deployments & build-out)
Benefits:Onsite training
Family team environment
Flexible schedule
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
