We are looking for a Fortinet Network Engineer to strengthen and support a multi-site network environment spanning corporate offices, retail locations, and warehouse operations. This contract opportunity is ideal for a networking specialist who brings strong Fortinet expertise along with hands-on experience across Cisco and Meraki technologies. The person in this role will help build secure, dependable, and scalable connectivity while contributing to infrastructure improvements, operational stability, and long-term network performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the planning, deployment, and ongoing support of network infrastructure across office, retail, and distribution environments.<br>• Administer Fortinet security and connectivity platforms, including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiNAC, to maintain centralized control and secure access.<br>• Build and optimize resilient WAN and site-to-site connectivity designs that support consistent communication between multiple business locations.<br>• Support Cisco and Meraki networking solutions covering routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN capabilities across the enterprise.<br>• Track network health, analyze performance trends, and resolve connectivity issues before they create significant business disruption.<br>• Apply segmentation, firewall policies, and access controls that align with established security and compliance standards.<br>• Maintain core routing and switching configurations, including VLAN architecture, dynamic routing, and layer 2 redundancy features.<br>• Serve as an escalation point for complex network incidents and provide technical guidance to service desk staff and field technicians.<br>• Create and maintain clear technical documentation such as topology diagrams, configuration records, and operational procedures.<br>• Contribute to infrastructure initiatives such as new site deployments, platform upgrades, and environment migrations, including after-hours support when needed.
We are looking for a skilled Network Engineer to support enterprise network operations and infrastructure projects in Deer Park, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working across production and data center environments, combining technical troubleshooting with hands-on deployment work. The role will focus on maintaining reliable connectivity, improving network performance, and contributing to site-based infrastructure initiatives in a fast-moving setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and support enterprise network environments that include Cisco-based routing, switching, firewall, and data center technologies.<br>• Perform physical network deployment tasks such as installing equipment, racking hardware, connecting cabling, and completing patching activities within data center spaces.<br>• Diagnose and resolve network performance and connectivity problems across routers, switches, and security platforms to minimize operational disruption.<br>• Assist with infrastructure projects involving hardware upgrades, network expansion efforts, and data center relocation or migration activities.<br>• Coordinate implementation windows and cutover activities to ensure changes are executed accurately and with limited downtime.<br>• Configure and support core networking functions including VLANs, routing protocols, switching operations, and secure traffic handling practices.<br>• Work closely with project teams and technical stakeholders to deliver network changes within demanding timelines and project schedules.
We are looking for a Network Engineer to support and enhance enterprise network operations in Pennsylvania. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can maintain secure, high-performing connectivity across complex environments while partnering with technical teams to resolve infrastructure challenges. The role focuses on routing, firewall administration, and network optimization, with an emphasis on reliability, security, and scalable design.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and support Cisco-based network infrastructure, ensuring stable connectivity and consistent performance across the environment.<br>• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls to uphold security standards and control network access.<br>• Administer routing protocols, including BGP, to maintain efficient traffic flow and dependable external connectivity.<br>• Investigate network incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and recurring issues.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, test, and deploy network changes that improve availability and operational efficiency.<br>• Monitor network health, analyze performance trends, and recommend enhancements to strengthen resilience and capacity.<br>• Support load balancing and application delivery technologies, including F5 and Citrix, to help maintain dependable access to business systems.<br>• Create and maintain clear technical documentation for configurations, procedures, and support activities.
Position: IT Infrastructure Director / NW Engineer (Player Coach)<br>Location: Mason City, IA / Ames, IA (Initially onsite, then hybrid)<br>Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 base annual salary plus excellent benefits<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>IT Infrastructure Director (Player/Coach)<br><br>Are you the type of IT leader who enjoys solving problems instead of just talking about them?<br>Our client is seeking a hands-on IT Infrastructure Director to lead technology operations across 55+ locations and approximately 400 users throughout Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who enjoys balancing strategy, team leadership, customer service, and real-world technical problem solving.<br>You'll lead a team of 5-6 IT professionals while helping standardize infrastructure, improve processes, strengthen documentation, and elevate customer service. One day you may be discussing technology strategy with executive leadership; the next, you'll be traveling to a location helping resolve a networking issue alongside your team.<br>What You'll Bring<br> • IT leadership experience with infrastructure and networking expertise<br> • Strong customer-service mindset and people leadership skills<br> • Experience supporting multiple locations or distributed operations<br> • Ability to create structure, documentation, and operational consistency<br> • Willingness to be onsite and travel throughout the territory<br>Why This Opportunity?<br> • High-impact leadership role with executive visibility<br> • Opportunity to modernize and standardize technology operations<br> • Broad ownership across infrastructure, networking, support, and strategy<br> • Stable, financially sound organization serving its communities for over 35 years<br> • Ideal for someone who enjoys building teams, solving challenges, and making a lasting impact<br>Travel: Frequent day travel throughout the territory required<br>Schedule: Onsite during initial onboarding and assessment period, then hybrid<br><br>This is not a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk all day. It's for a leader who enjoys being in the field, building relationships, solving problems, and helping both people and technology perform at a higher level.<br><br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me at 515-303-4654. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
We are looking for an accomplished Sr. Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of resilient enterprise networking solutions across on-premises and cloud environments. This Long-term Contract opportunity is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who brings deep technical judgment, strong troubleshooting ability, and a strategic approach to network architecture. The role will partner closely with infrastructure, security, cloud, application, and operations teams to deliver secure, scalable connectivity that supports evolving business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and refine enterprise network architectures that support high availability, strong performance, and secure connectivity across data center, campus, and cloud environments.<br>• Implement and maintain routing, switching, and firewall solutions using core Cisco networking technologies and Palo Alto security platforms.<br>• Manage and optimize dynamic routing configurations, including BGP, to ensure reliable traffic flow and effective network scalability.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to translate business and application requirements into practical network designs and implementation plans.<br>• Troubleshoot complex network incidents, identify root causes, and drive timely resolution for performance, stability, and security issues.<br>• Develop standards, diagrams, and technical documentation to support operational consistency, future planning, and knowledge sharing.<br>• Evaluate existing network infrastructure and recommend improvements that strengthen resilience, simplify management, and align with long-term technology goals.<br>• Support network changes, upgrades, and modernization efforts while minimizing disruption to business operations.
We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support and optimize enterprise network operations in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining reliable connectivity, strengthening security, and improving performance across data center and infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise with Cisco networking technologies, Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls, and routing protocols such as BGP, along with exposure to VMware-based platforms and automation-driven operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure built on Cisco routing and switching technologies across enterprise and data center environments.<br>• Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls to ensure secure, resilient, and compliant network access.<br>• Manage Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) configurations and routing policies to support stable external and internal connectivity.<br>• Monitor network performance, investigate outages, and resolve complex connectivity issues to minimize service disruption.<br>• Support VMware-based infrastructure by coordinating network connectivity for virtualized environments and related platform requirements.<br>• Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and DevOps teams to improve network reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.<br>• Implement automation and process improvements to streamline network administration and reduce repetitive manual tasks.<br>• Maintain technical documentation for network topology, configurations, standards, and operational procedures.<br>• Assist with data center network activities, including upgrades, maintenance windows, and infrastructure changes as needed.
<p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Network/Systems Engineer to support and enhance enterprise infrastructure in Santa Rosa, California. This Network/Systems Engineer is a Contract position for a detail-oriented individual who can maintain reliable, secure, and high-performing network environments while partnering with technical teams, vendors, and end users. The Network/Systems Engineer role focuses on network operations, systems administration, documentation, and continuous improvement across core connectivity and platform services. This This Network/Systems Engineer is a contract position and in Onsite.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• The Network/Systems Engineer will monitor network health, investigate connectivity and performance issues, and resolve incidents affecting availability, security, and overall system reliability.</p><p>• Administer core network and server environments, including user access, group permissions, login configurations, shared resources, and printer connectivity.</p><p>• Plan, configure, install, upgrade, and maintain infrastructure systems and related software to meet operational and business requirements.</p><p>• Review hardware, operating system, and network performance trends, then recommend improvements that strengthen efficiency, resilience, and security.</p><p>• Establish and maintain backup, recovery, access control, and data protection procedures to support business continuity and secure operations.</p><p>• Apply formal change management practices when implementing system updates, configuration changes, and infrastructure enhancements.</p><p>• Evaluate networking and systems technologies, prepare technical recommendations, and produce clear documentation such as procedures, reports, manuals, and training materials.</p><p>• Design and support enterprise network architecture spanning multiple platforms, vendor solutions, internet connectivity, email services, and interconnected hardware and software components.</p><p>• Partner with stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to scope solutions, estimate effort and cost, support project delivery, and provide escalated technical assistance when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Administer, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise servers, networks, applications, and infrastructure.</li><li>Perform day-to-day LAN, WAN, and server administration.</li><li>Experience with Cisco products (routing and switching)</li><li>Troubleshoot network performance, connectivity, security, availability, hardware, and software issues.</li><li>Create and maintain user accounts, groups, permissions, security access, network resources, and email accounts.</li><li>Install, configure, upgrade, optimize, and maintain server and network hardware and software.</li><li>Monitor infrastructure performance and recommend improvements to reliability, security, and performance.</li><li>Administer and support Microsoft Windows Server environments.</li><li>Support Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Active Directory/Azure Active Directory, IIS, and SQL Server environments.</li><li>Manage VMware server and desktop virtualization technologies.</li><li>Support enterprise storage, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.</li><li>Establish and maintain data security, system access, backup, and recovery procedures.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Cloud Engineer to support and enhance a cloud-first environment in Livonia, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is centered on Azure engineering, with a strong emphasis on secure cloud applications, identity management, endpoint administration, and platform optimization. The person in this role will serve as the primary Azure specialist, partnering with technical teams to deliver infrastructure improvements, strengthen security controls, and maintain reliable cloud operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead Azure-focused engineering efforts for cloud applications and infrastructure initiatives across the environment.<br>• Configure and improve identity and access controls, including conditional access policies and authentication enhancements such as passkey adoption.<br>• Administer and optimize Microsoft Intune to support endpoint management, policy enforcement, and device security standards.<br>• Work within Microsoft Defender and related security tools to strengthen protection, monitor risks, and support remediation activities.<br>• Build and manage Azure virtual machines and ensure network security groups are properly applied to meet security and connectivity requirements.<br>• Support server migration activities into Azure by planning, provisioning, and validating cloud-based resources.<br>• Prepare recurring cloud cost analysis and usage reporting to help monitor spending and improve resource efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain a secure, scalable, and well-governed Azure environment while acting as the primary Azure subject matter expert.
<p>We are looking for a Network Engineer to join a financial institution in Houston, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role blends hands-on network support with forward-looking engineering work, requiring someone who can strengthen daily operations while helping shape a more resilient and standardized environment. The position will play a key role in improving connectivity across branch and data center locations, enhancing performance, and contributing to long-term infrastructure design decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Resolve complex routing and connectivity issues affecting branch offices, corporate locations, and data center environments.</p><p>• Review and refine route tables, path selection, and next-hop configuration to support stable and efficient traffic flow.</p><p>• Administer and enhance network infrastructure built on Fortinet security platforms, Cisco Nexus hardware, and software-defined WAN technologies.</p><p>• Partner in the design and execution of network improvement initiatives, including standardization, modernization, and architectural updates.</p><p>• Support multi-site resiliency planning by evaluating data center connectivity options and contributing to disaster recovery network design.</p><p>• Manage operational network support while also driving project-based engineering efforts in a fast-moving IT environment.</p><p>• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, network diagrams, and process standards to improve consistency across the organization.</p><p>• Assess existing network architecture and recommend scalable redesign strategies when business or technical needs require broader changes.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Systems Engineer Specialist to support and strengthen a complex technology environment. This role focuses on infrastructure reliability, network security, Microsoft 365 administration, and cloud-connected systems while helping ensure strong operational performance across the organization. The ideal candidate brings hands-on systems administration experience, sound troubleshooting ability, and a proactive approach to improving resilience, security, and documentation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the day-to-day health of core infrastructure, including Windows servers, network hardware, firewall platforms, and related system components, while applying updates and configuration changes as needed.</p><p>• Safeguard the environment by administering security controls, reviewing firewall activity, and maintaining protections such as antivirus, malware defense, intrusion prevention, and wireless security measures.</p><p>• Perform Hyper-V administration and continuity validation activities, including failover exercises and readiness checks that support disaster recovery objectives.</p><p>• Track performance across systems, applications, cloud services, and network resources, and build meaningful alerts, dashboards, and reports to improve visibility and response times.</p><p>• Manage Microsoft 365 technologies such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Intune, Defender, and Entra ID with an emphasis on security, usability, and service reliability.</p><p>• Support Azure-based and hybrid infrastructure by assisting with cloud workloads, identity synchronization, and connected services that enable secure operations across on-premises and cloud environments.</p><p>• Administer identity and access processes, including account lifecycle controls, device enrollment, conditional access policies, access reviews, and role-based permissions.</p><p>• Maintain backup and recovery operations through routine validation, restoration testing, retention oversight, and participation in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.</p><p>• Create and update technical standards, system documentation, architecture records, and operational procedures while contributing to assigned technology initiatives and broader IT support needs.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join a dynamic energy organization in Fort Worth, Texas. This position supports a predominantly on-premises infrastructure that underpins essential corporate and field operations, requiring a well-rounded, detail-oriented individual who can navigate networking, systems administration, security, and user support. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, strong technical judgment, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and resolve issues across Cisco-based network environments, including routing, switching, configuration updates, and failover-related events.<br>• Oversee core Microsoft infrastructure services such as Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, and Intune, ensuring reliable access and system performance.<br>• Administer firewall rules, user access permissions, and infrastructure security settings while supporting policy adjustments and related controls.<br>• Collaborate with office staff and field teams to troubleshoot connectivity, application, and platform issues that impact day-to-day operations.<br>• Maintain and support primarily on-premises systems that serve critical business applications used in energy and field-based environments.<br>• Contribute to vulnerability response efforts, compliance-related activities, access reviews, and formal change management practices.<br>• Provide broad technical coverage across infrastructure domains to strengthen overall team support and continuity.<br>• Work across networking, systems, security, enterprise applications, and end-user support in a versatile engineering capacity.
We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to help strengthen and support daily security operations in Dublin, Ohio. This role focuses on identifying threats, reviewing alerts, and partnering with technical teams to reduce risk across endpoint and vulnerability management activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on familiarity with modern security tools, sound analytical judgment, and a strong commitment to improving the organization’s overall security posture.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and assess security events, determine potential impact, and take appropriate action to support timely incident response.<br>• Use endpoint protection and detection platforms to examine suspicious activity and help contain threats affecting user devices and systems.<br>• Contribute to vulnerability management by identifying findings, following remediation progress, and preparing clear status updates and reports.<br>• Operate and support tools such as Qualys, Rapid7, or comparable platforms to evaluate exposure and highlight areas requiring attention.<br>• Partner with infrastructure, IT, and security stakeholders to research issues, coordinate corrective actions, and reduce recurring security risks.<br>• Help refine security procedures, maintain operational documentation, and recommend improvements that strengthen defensive capabilities.
We are looking for an IT Security Specialist to join a credit union team in Houston, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role focuses on protecting systems, data, and infrastructure through hands-on monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations support. The ideal candidate will contribute to day-to-day cyber defense activities while helping strengthen governance, third-party risk oversight, and overall security readiness across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor security activity, review alerts, and investigate suspicious behavior to identify and respond to potential threats.<br>• Support the full incident response lifecycle, including triage, containment, recovery coordination, and post-incident documentation.<br>• Use security tools, threat intelligence, and forensic techniques to analyze malicious activity and assist with cyber investigations.<br>• Maintain and improve response playbooks, operational procedures, dashboards, and reporting used to track security performance and incidents.<br>• Coordinate vulnerability management efforts by helping identify exposures, validating remediation, and confirming corrective actions are completed.<br>• Administer and support endpoint and network security technologies, including Fortinet solutions such as FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAuthenticator, FortiClient, and FortiEMS.<br>• Review and verify secure settings across servers, user devices, cloud environments, and network components to promote compliance with security standards.<br>• Assist with risk reviews, audit preparation, evidence collection, and follow-up activities related to internal assessments, external audits, and regulatory examinations.<br>• Evaluate vendor and third-party security documentation, help document associated risks, and support ongoing due diligence and monitoring activities.<br>• Contribute to awareness initiatives, phishing exercises, tabletop sessions, and continuity testing while sharing insights on emerging cyber risks and improvement opportunities.
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>PCI Technical Engineer</strong> to help build, strengthen, and automate a PCI DSS compliance program within a highly regulated financial services environment.</p><p>This is a hands-on role for someone who understands PCI DSS at a deep level and has <strong>built and matured a PCI program from the ground up</strong>. The ideal candidate will have experience defining PCI scope and boundaries, understanding the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), establishing and validating controls, supporting audits, remediating findings, and continuously improving the program.</p><p>This role is also focused on <strong>automation and process improvement</strong>. We are looking for someone who is a creator and problem solver—someone who sees a manual process and asks, <em>“How can we make this better and automate it?”</em></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Build, implement, and mature <strong>PCI DSS compliance programs</strong> from the ground up.</li><li>Define and maintain <strong>PCI scope and boundaries</strong>, including identifying systems, applications, networks, processes, and people that fall within PCI requirements.</li><li>Develop a strong understanding of the <strong>Cardholder Data Environment (CDE)</strong> and how payment card data moves through the environment.</li><li>Establish, document, and validate technical and administrative controls required for PCI DSS compliance.</li><li>Lead PCI audit preparation, evidence gathering, auditor coordination, remediation, and ongoing compliance activities.</li><li>Gather and validate technical artifacts and evidence required to demonstrate compliance.</li><li>Identify control gaps and partner with technical teams to develop and implement remediation plans.</li><li>Continuously assess and mature the PCI program as the technology environment and business requirements evolve.</li><li><strong>Automate PCI evidence collection, control validation, reporting, and other repetitive compliance processes.</strong></li><li>Identify opportunities to automate manual GRC and Information Security processes beyond PCI.</li><li>Develop repeatable processes and solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness.</li><li>Support internal audits and financial services regulatory examinations.</li><li>Document technical processes and controls in a clear and accurate manner.</li><li>Develop metrics and reporting that communicate compliance, control effectiveness, risk, and remediation status to leadership.</li><li>Partner with Information Security, Infrastructure, Application, Risk, Audit, and other technical teams.</li><li>Help establish and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and controls related to PCI and Information Security.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Robert Half is seeking a Network Field Engineer III</strong> to support enterprise and manufacturing network infrastructure across corporate and plant environments. This position is a contract to hire opportunity that is 100% Onsite. Apply today! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 month contract with potential to extend/convert</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>100% Onsite in Tacoma, WA</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday – Friday (6 -6:30 PM PST OR 7:30 - 4PM PST)</p><p><strong>Travel expectations:</strong> If converted to FTE, there will be 20-25% required travel out of state</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise and manufacturing network infrastructure.</li><li>Support <strong>routers, switches, access points, wireless controllers, firewalls, and network security appliances</strong>.</li><li>Provide hands-on support for <strong>LAN, WAN, WLAN, and industrial Ethernet</strong> environments across office and manufacturing locations.</li><li>Configure and troubleshoot WAN connectivity, including Internet, Broadband, MPLS, SD-WAN, and related network equipment.</li><li>Support manufacturing and <strong>Operational Technology (OT)</strong> environments, including <strong>Industrial Control Systems (ICS), PLCs, HMIs, manufacturing switches, firewalls, and supporting infrastructure</strong>.</li><li>Help ensure reliable and secure connectivity between IT and OT networks while maintaining appropriate segmentation and availability requirements.</li><li>Partner with plant operations, Controls Engineers, Systems Controls Engineers, engineering teams, and OT vendors to troubleshoot complex, production-impacting network issues.</li><li>Support deployment of new manufacturing technologies, including connected sensors, water meters, and other devices connecting to manufacturing control networks.</li><li>Assist with OT system expansions, modernization initiatives, and vendor-supported implementations.</li><li>Respond to network incidents, troubleshoot issues, restore services, and participate in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.</li><li>Assist with root cause analysis for significant outages and recurring network issues.</li><li>Develop and maintain network diagrams, topology documentation, configuration standards, asset inventories, and operational procedures.</li><li>Support the development and continuous improvement of SOPs and operational standards.</li><li>Provide clear documentation and knowledge transfer to support ongoing IT/OT operations.</li><li><br></li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support and enhance a large-scale enterprise network environment in Irving, Texas. This role focuses on designing resilient infrastructure, resolving advanced connectivity issues, and shaping technical standards that strengthen performance and reliability across multiple locations. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, wireless technologies, and cloud-connected networks, along with the ability to turn business needs into practical engineering solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network solutions that improve stability, scalability, and overall service performance across distributed sites.<br>• Investigate complex network incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to restore and strengthen operations.<br>• Create technical designs, architecture documentation, and standardized procedures to support consistent network implementation and governance.<br>• Assess new networking tools and platforms through testing, validation, and pilot activities before broader adoption.<br>• Administer and optimize core technologies including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and software-defined networking components.<br>• Establish and maintain configuration backup, change tracking, and version control practices for network devices and related systems.<br>• Work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions aligned with operational and business objectives.<br>• Manage vendor and service provider relationships, including coordination for equipment, support services, and third-party technical engagements.<br>• Contribute to infrastructure modernization efforts and support network integration activities tied to business expansion or organizational change.
<p>Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance critical infrastructure operations in Columbia, South Carolina area. This position plays a key role in keeping enterprise systems reliable, secure, and scalable across network and server environments. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth across networking, Microsoft platforms, and virtualization, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with support teams and business stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the performance, upkeep, and rollout of core infrastructure components, including servers and network hardware, to support ongoing operations and technology initiatives.</p><p>• Configure, maintain, and resolve issues within Microsoft identity and access platforms, ensuring dependable authentication and access control services.</p><p>• Manage enterprise network environments across wired, wireless, cloud, and firewall technologies while driving stability, connectivity, and security improvements.</p><p>• Partner with information security personnel to implement and support infrastructure controls that protect systems and data.</p><p>• Provide advanced technical guidance to project teams and external implementers when specialized infrastructure expertise is needed.</p><p>• Advise IT leadership on emerging tools, operational improvements, and practical opportunities to strengthen infrastructure services.</p><p>• Coordinate with business-facing IT partners to communicate technical changes, align expectations, and minimize disruption to users.</p><p>• Serve as a senior escalation resource for service desk teams by diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure and network incidents.</p>
<p>IT & Security Solution Architect – Security Focus</p><p>Location: REMOTE /MUST WORK CENTRAL TIME ZONE HOURS! </p><p>EAD, GREEN CARD, OR US CITIZEN NO H1B VISA, NO F1B / NO OPT VISA </p><p>*Salary: U\P TO $155,000 base + BONUS + PERKS</p><p>THIS IS A PERFECT FIT for a Security Architect LONG-TERM & slowly help to modernize security practices on a small EA team. Be the Sole Security focused Architect! Financial Services who is in acquisition mode!</p><p>** Please send a DM to CARRIE DANGER, on LinkedIn or send an email to me with resume.**</p><p>High Visibility Build architecture, and helping Role Join an impactful, high-performing architecture team as our next IT Security Solution Architect –Security Focus - partnering with the Security team, Join an elite, remote Solution Architect team to modernize/formalize Solution Architecture →1 platform in a company that’s been a dominant success for 25 years. Think growth energy + enterprise stability + full executive sponsorship to modernize architecture. Your impact: You will help us mature our architectural approach, boost security.</p><p>What You Will Need: </p><p>• Build secure, scalable architectures for cloud, apps, & infrastructure – working hands-on with modern tools like Azure, Google Cloud, microservices, APIs and service bus.</p><p>• Cloud infrastructure experience </p><p>• Formal architecture experience & architecture presentations</p><p>• Risk management</p><p>• SIEM experience: Sentinel or Microsoft XDR</p><p>• SIEM build a SIEM from attacks both from a standpoint of Offense & Defense</p><p>• Turn business needs into actionable designs to drive secure integrations & risk mitigation.</p><p>• Lead road mapping, solution design, threat modelling, documentation – security focus!</p><p>• Act as a bridge between technical, security, and non-technical stakeholders, translating cybersecurity concepts and controls.</p><p>• Help shape standards, governance & best practices, collaborating on upgrade & integration of hybrid (cloud/on-prem) systems.****Preferably Azure Cloud</p><p>What Sets You Apart: </p><p>• Experience across technology and security, especially integrating solution & securing cloud-native environments.</p><p>• Tech expertise in infrastructure or networking is valued; security certifications</p><p>• Proficiency with threat modeling, Visio diagrams, secure SDLC (Agile, DevOps), and authentication/data transfer• Transparent communication with a practical approach—collaborate and bring back insights from security partners.</p><p>What Sets This Company Apart is....…Culture Matters Most: Collaboration, empowerment, Listen!</p><p>MUST HAVES: </p><p>• Bachelor’s degree OR=experience in IT, engineering, cybersecurity</p><p>• 3-5 years’ experience in tech + security architecture/design, with a focus on infrastructure or security domains</p><p>• Hands-on experience in cloud native, DevOps, and secure integration patterns.</p><p>• Security certifications (like CISSP, CCSP, CISM)</p><p>*** For immediate & confidential consideration, please DM CARRIE DANGER, SVP Permanent Placement on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email is on my LinkedIn page. + you may contact me by office: 515-259-6087, AND one click apply on our Robert Half website.</p>
We are looking for a Network Engineer II to support enterprise network initiatives and deliver reliable engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of programs. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can apply strong technical judgment throughout the full engineering lifecycle, from analysis and design through testing and deployment. The role requires an individual who can work with limited supervision, collaborate with stakeholders, and help maintain performance, security, and operational continuity in complex network environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide network engineering support across multiple programs, ensuring infrastructure solutions align with technical objectives and operational needs.<br>• Participate in the complete system engineering process by translating requirements into network designs, supporting development activities, validating performance, and assisting with implementation.<br>• Assess existing network environments, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend technologies or design changes that strengthen capability, reliability, and security.<br>• Analyze technical issues of moderate complexity, apply sound engineering methods, and resolve problems while balancing schedule, performance, and customer expectations.<br>• Monitor project milestones and service outcomes to help ensure network deliverables are completed on time and in accordance with established standards.<br>• Work closely with customers, internal teams, and peer groups to coordinate activities, communicate technical information clearly, and build cooperation across functions.<br>• Contribute to the refinement of engineering practices, procedures, and policy recommendations that support effective network operations and organizational goals.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced team members when needed, share technical knowledge, and assist in maintaining consistent execution across assigned tasks.
We are looking for a Network Engineer to support and strengthen enterprise network operations for a financial services environment in Lubbock, Texas. This position focuses on resolving complex infrastructure issues, maintaining reliable connectivity, and improving the performance of critical network and voice systems. The ideal candidate brings strong Cisco expertise, a proactive approach to troubleshooting, and the ability to communicate clearly while supporting technical needs across regional sites.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Deliver advanced technical support for escalated network, infrastructure, and connectivity incidents affecting business operations.<br>• Travel within the regional area as needed to complete onsite troubleshooting, equipment replacements, and technical service requests, with travel accounting for up to 30% of the role.<br>• Deploy, configure, and maintain core networking equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.<br>• Oversee the health and performance of network environments by identifying disruptions quickly and driving timely resolution.<br>• Administer Cisco voice platforms, including ongoing maintenance, configuration updates, and system enhancements.<br>• Strengthen network protection by applying security controls, standards, and protocols aligned with organizational requirements.<br>• Support backup, recovery, and routine maintenance activities to preserve system availability, resiliency, and data integrity.<br>• Record incident details, configuration updates, inventory changes, and remediation efforts within service desk and technical documentation systems.<br>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to provide status updates, resolve service-impacting issues, and sustain high network uptime.<br>• Perform triage, investigate software and configuration problems, and address potential high-impact network events before they escalate.
<p>We are looking for an IT Systems & Infrastructure Engineer to support and strengthen a complex technology environment in Greater Cleveland, Ohio. This position will help maintain secure, reliable, and efficient infrastructure across core business systems, network services, and manufacturing-related platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth across Microsoft ecosystems, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity practices, along with the ability to improve system performance through automation and integration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer and optimize server, directory, messaging, and cloud-based platforms to ensure dependable day-to-day operations across the business.</p><p>• Support network infrastructure by maintaining connectivity, security, and performance for firewalls, switches, routers, and related technologies.</p><p>• Manage enterprise systems and manufacturing-facing applications, including ERP-connected environments, to promote stable and efficient business processes.</p><p>• Develop and maintain automation, scripts, and API-based integrations to streamline administration, reduce manual effort, and improve data flow between systems.</p><p>• Oversee backup, recovery, patching, and vulnerability response activities to protect infrastructure availability and reduce operational risk.</p><p>• Implement and support endpoint management and cybersecurity controls that strengthen device security and align with organizational standards.</p><p>• Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot technical issues, and resolve system problems affecting users, applications, and production support environments.</p><p>• Contribute to reporting and analytics capabilities by supporting database-driven solutions and system data accessibility for operational decision-making.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Network Administrator</strong> to support and maintain our organization’s network infrastructure in <strong>Miami, Florida</strong>. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with strong experience working with <strong>Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls</strong> in a fast-paced environment. The Network Administrator will be responsible for ensuring network performance, security, and reliability while providing timely support for troubleshooting, upgrades, and ongoing infrastructure needs.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot <strong>Cisco routers, switches, and Fortinet firewalls</strong></li><li>Monitor network performance and availability to ensure stable and secure operations</li><li>Manage LAN/WAN connectivity, VLANs, VPNs, and wireless networking environments</li><li>Configure and maintain firewall rules, access policies, and network security settings</li><li>Diagnose and resolve network outages, connectivity issues, and performance bottlenecks</li><li>Perform firmware updates, patches, backups, and hardware replacements as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and inventory records</li><li>Partner with internal IT teams on infrastructure improvements, implementations, and disaster recovery planning</li><li>Recommend enhancements to improve network efficiency, scalability, and security</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an IT Security Specialist to help protect critical systems, information assets, and digital operations in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on strengthening security practices, supporting data protection efforts, and helping the organization maintain a strong governance framework. The ideal candidate brings a practical understanding of cybersecurity controls, database protection, and privacy standards, along with the ability to work effectively across technical environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor security controls and identify risks that could affect systems, databases, and sensitive files<br>• Develop and support safeguards that protect business information and improve overall cybersecurity posture<br>• Review access, permissions, and data handling practices to promote compliance with privacy and governance standards<br>• Investigate security issues, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to reduce future exposure<br>• Partner with technical teams to strengthen database security and improve protection of critical digital assets<br>• Maintain security documentation, procedures, and reports to support audits and ongoing risk management
<p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>Senior Network Engineer</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A leading organization in the consumer services and enterprise operations space, based in San Gabriel Valley, California, is focused on delivering reliable, scalable technology solutions across a large, distributed environment. The company emphasizes operational excellence, innovation, and strong infrastructure to support critical business functions. Its technology teams play a key role in ensuring seamless connectivity, performance, and security at scale.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure in San Gabriel Valley, California. This role serves as a technical lead across network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability while supporting large-scale business operations. The position also plays a critical role in disaster recovery planning, infrastructure modernization, and cross-functional collaboration with security and infrastructure teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, and wireless environments</li><li>Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, and related networking equipment</li><li>Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for stability and scalability</li><li>Lead disaster recovery initiatives, including planning, testing, patching, and ongoing maintenance</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient network operations</li><li>Support cloud networking environments and hybrid infrastructure integrations</li><li>Perform capacity planning and recommend upgrades to meet business growth demands</li><li>Manage firmware updates, patches, and system upgrades to maintain performance and security</li><li>Collaborate with vendors and external partners to evaluate and implement network solutions</li><li>Lead or contribute to network-related projects from planning through implementation and support</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>$145,000 - $ 155,000 with discretionary bonus + stock</li><li>Performance-based bonus opportunities and equity participation</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with strong employer contributions</li><li>Retirement plan with company match</li><li>Additional perks including employee discounts and wellness-focused benefits</li><li>Strong work-life balance and team-oriented culture</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid work model with regular in-office collaboration (4 days per week)</li><li>Flexible start times within core working hours</li><li>Opportunity to work in a large-scale, enterprise environment with high visibility</li><li>Role includes both operational support and project-based work</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Systems Engineer</strong> for a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a complex IT environment in Florida. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong experience in <strong>enterprise storage, virtualization, and backup technologies</strong>, especially <strong>SAN storage, NetApp, Pure Storage, Veeam, and VMware</strong>.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support and administer <strong>SAN/NAS storage environments</strong>, including <strong>NetApp</strong> and <strong>Pure Storage</strong> platforms.</li><li>Manage and optimize <strong>VMware infrastructure</strong>, including hosts, clusters, datastores, and virtual machines.</li><li>Oversee <strong>Veeam backup and recovery</strong> operations, including backup monitoring, restore support, and disaster recovery readiness.</li><li>Maintain and troubleshoot <strong>Windows and Linux servers</strong> in a production environment.</li><li>Support core infrastructure including servers, storage, backups, cloud resources, and network-connected systems.</li><li>Assist with infrastructure security, system performance, documentation, and operational improvements.</li><li>Collaborate with IT teams on networking technologies including <strong>VPNs, switches, firewalls, routers, and wireless</strong>.</li><li>Participate in on-call support and contribute to infrastructure planning and upgrades.</li></ul><p><br></p>