Implementation Site Engineer - W2 Contract

Who We Are

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven industry leader, that helps companies use and manage technology to transform business and improve outcomes.

Founded in 1997, headquartered in Chicago, we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with team members and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina.

Burwood fosters a culture that applauds both teamwork and personal growth. We’ve cultivated an incredible team of people who are dedicated to their craft and passionate about using their skills to impact the success of the company.

Join our team and build a career as unique as you are.

Role Type : W2 Contractor

Status : U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder

Note : We are unable to partner on a corp-to-corp (C2C) basis

Term : 6 months, possible extension

Pay : $80 to $100 / hour + travel expenses

Start Date : Immediate

Availability : Flexible working hours, including nights and weekends

Travel requirements : 95-100% (U.S. based)

What You’ll Do

As a non-exempt / hourly employee at Burwood , the Site Implementation Engineer will work alongside Field Service Technicians and coordinate with our Lead Field Services Technicians to provide on-site support for our clients, ensuring seamless implementation and configuration of network infrastructure.

This role requires strong project leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to support on-site teams effectively.

In this role, the Site Implementation Engineer will have the following responsibilities :

Project Leadership :

• Lead complex technical projects, coordinating with both on-site technicians and remote teams
• Organize and communicate project plans, updates, and issues effectively
• Function as central point of contact to communicate updates and progress to key stakeholders

K ey Technical Skills :

• Configure and manage routers, switches, access points, and VLAN segmentation; Cisco Meraki expertise required
• Manage and configure Azure virtual networking (VNETs, VPNs, Peering, etc.)
• Experience with Zscaler or other cloud security solutions is a strong plus
• Assist with setup and configuration of network environments, remote access solutions, and cloud integration services with oversight from the Hybrid Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions teams
• Manage virtualized server hosts; ESXi experience preferred
• Assist with setup and configuration of virtualized servers, remote desktop services, centralized DHCP, and AD management with oversight from Hybrid Infrastructure team
• Minimal involvement in workstation and server deployments but may assist with volume under the guidance of other technical teams

Documentation and Post-Implementation Testing :

• Inventory and prepare network equipment for cutovers
• Configure and test network components (routers, switches, APs)
• Reconfigure and test workstations, servers, and peripherals
• Perform functional and validation testing of all reconfigured devices

Support and Troubleshooting :

• Provide Tier 2 / 3 level help desk support during HyperCare (post cutover support)
• Perform technical troubleshooting and remote support using tools like Kaseya

General Requirements :

• Flexible working hours, including nights and weekends
• Travel requirements : 95-100%
• Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., VMware, Cisco, Aruba) is preferred
• Excellent communication skills

Who You Are

• You have proven experience in leading complex technical projects
• You have strong organizational and communication skills
• You have expertise in configuring and managing network equipment, with a focus on Cisco Meraki and Azure VNETs
• You have experience with cloud security solutions such as Zscaler
• You can quickly adapt to unique hardware challenges
• You are detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
• You are comfortable interacting and presenting in front of customers
• You are able to build strong relationships and mentor colleagues
• You are able to manage your travel plans independently (hotel, airfare, rental car, etc.)
• You are willing to frequently work nights and weekends to facilitate site cutovers
• You are flexible to support short notice schedule changes and scheduling complexities

The Tech Stuff

Network Administration :

• Configure and manage routers, switches, access points, and VLAN segmentation, with a primary focus on Cisco Meraki
• Implement and manage cloud networking solutions, specifically Azure VNETs, VPN configurations, and inter-VNET peering
• Experience with security solutions like Zscaler, with expertise in managing secure cloud-based web filtering and application monitoring
• Configure and enforce firewall rules to ensure network security across hybrid environments

The Perks

Burwood also offers some fantastic benefits :

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age.

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.