Network Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)

Colorado (Hybrid – 80% Remote / 20% On-Site at Hospitals & Clinics)
$55–$60/hr | 3–6 Month Contract-to-Hire

About the Role

Epic Placements is seeking an experienced Network Engineer for a healthcare enterprise in Colorado. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, large-scale environment and enjoys both hands-on fieldwork and strategic network design. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining secure, high-performing connectivity across hospital and clinic locations.

This is an 80% remote position, but regular on-site work and regional travel within Colorado are required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support Cisco network infrastructure, including routing and switching using EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.

  • Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Cisco wireless networks.

  • Perform hands-on installation, repair, and maintenance of network hardware and cabling.

  • Manage and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as MPLS, Metro Ethernet (MOE), and Optical Wave.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT and clinical teams to ensure network performance and uptime across healthcare environments.

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience in two or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:

  • Adds, changes, and troubleshooting of Cisco ACI Data Center solutions.

  • Configuration and management of Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama for user or Site-to-Site VPNs.

  • Cisco Meraki deployment and support.

  • Use of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for access management.

  • Administration of Cisco Catalyst Center and/or SolarWinds for device monitoring and management.

  • Optical Networking using the Cisco ONS platform.

Qualifications

  • 8–10+ years of professional network engineering experience.

  • Enterprise-scale environment experience required; healthcare background preferred.

  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage priorities across multiple locations and projects.

  • Must reside in Colorado with willingness to travel regionally.

Why Join

This is an opportunity to make a real impact in the healthcare sector while working in a highly technical, team-oriented environment. If you’re passionate about network reliability, security, and innovation—and you’re looking for a long-term home—this role offers both the flexibility of remote work and the satisfaction of hands-on engineering.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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