Network Implementation Engineer

Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for an Implementation Engineer in Pleasanton, CA area. This is a great opportunity working for a multinational clothing and accessories retailer, this is an onsite contract opportunity offering benefits.

We are seeking a highly skilled Implementation Engineer to support a large-scale Campus Switching and Wi-Fi Refresh project. The engineer will follow provided scripts and guidelines to implement new network infrastructure across campus environments. This is a hands-on role focused strictly on implementation — not design or architecture — and requires deep technical expertise with Cisco and Juniper/Mist wireless and switching technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute pre-defined implementation scripts and procedures for campus switch and Wi-Fi refresh projects.
• Deploy and configure Cisco Catalyst and Meraki switches.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Mist (Juniper) and Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi solutions.
• Perform DNS and DHCP configuration and validation as part of network rollout.
• Provide on-site or remote implementation support, ensuring minimal disruption to end users.
• Collaborate with network engineering and project teams to ensure seamless deployment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of implementation steps and configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during the cutover process.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering, specifically in campus network environments.
• Proven experience deploying and supporting:
• Cisco Catalyst and Meraki switching
• Mist (Juniper) and Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi
• DNS and DHCP
• General knowledge of Juniper WAN technologies is a plus.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Must be detail-oriented and capable of executing implementation plans with minimal supervision.

Preferred Certifications (not required but a plus):

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Professional (CCNP)
• Juniper Networks Certification (JNCIA or JNCIS)
• Mist Certified Professional

What We Do

We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.

Who We Are

Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.

Why You Should Join Us

You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family.  Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive.  We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.