Network/Systems Engineer (Part Time) Arlington, Virginia **100% Remote** Contract $40/hr - $55/hr Network and Systems Engineer **(Part Time)** Our client, a prominent healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support and manage their IT network infrastructure. This is a part-time contract role offering flexible hours and fully remote work—ideal for professionals seeking a dynamic, asynchronous environment. As a Network Engineer, you will be instrumental in maintaining the security, performance, and reliability of both on-premises and cloud-based network systems. Your responsibilities will span from day-to-day troubleshooting to long-term infrastructure planning and optimization. **What You Will Be Doing:** + Maintain and troubleshoot network hardware/software (firewalls, switches, routers). + Monitor traffic and analyze performance to identify and mitigate security threats. + Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies. + Manage ISP contracts, accounts, and performance against service-level agreements (SLAs). + Support Wi-Fi configuration and enhance wireless security. + Maintain accurate documentation of network infrastructure, procedures, and workflows. + Track and manage the inventory and lifecycle of all network components. + Deliver monthly performance and availability reports to IT leadership. + Assist with disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP). **Required Skills & Experience:** + 3–5 years of hands-on experience with corporate network infrastructure. + Expertise in Fortinet and Cisco Meraki systems. + Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, and other core network protocols. + Experience managing ISP/vendor relationships and associated contracts. + Skilled in creating and maintaining detailed network diagrams. + Familiarity with cloud networking environments (AWS, Azure AD, Office 365) is a strong plus. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position doesn’t provide sponsorship. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Ashton Corbett **Specialization:** + Network Engineering