**Hybrid - candidates must be local to Charlotte, NC.**Our communications client is looking for a Network Engineer to join their team.Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.Pay Rate: $50.00 - $60.00/hr on W2Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be taken into account when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting is a reflection of a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided pay range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.Responsibilities of the Network Engineer:Verify design to the networkConfirm material ordered to satisfy the work requestConfirm physical network to design to satisfy work requestWork with other teams to coordinate and complete the work requestComplete accurate impact statements and build Change Request that include a detailed MOPFull deployment and provisioning of various network optical elements and/or services in order to satisfy the work requestExecute complex migration activity or equipment commissioning in a maintenance window to satisfy work requestRequirements of the Network Engineer:A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 3 years of experience with the operation, administration, and maintenance of IP networksExperience with Juniper MX 240s, 480s, 9600s, Alcantel 7210s, 7750s, Cisco 9k, 7k, Ciena 5171, 8180s, Adva, RADExperience with routing protocols, IP transport systems, provisioning and troubleshoot equipmentAbility to receive complex work packages/network designs via workflow tool, interpret the request, and execute the tasksAbility to self-manage multiple tasks simultaneously across various job assignmentsAbility to maintain accurate ticket status Ability to execute above work on live customer circuits with skillset to avoid workman caused outagePlease be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.Job ID: 383516