Cloud Network Administrator
Daily Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across cloud (Azure/OCI) and on-prem environments; execute new builds and optimize existing architecture; participate in active projects including a major hub consolidation (2-to-1), Express Route redesign, firewall centralization, and BGP work using Azure Route Server.
Skills
- Network engineering
- Cloud
- Azure
- Firewall
- Cisco
- Palo Alto
- Arista
- Fortinet
- Juniper
- BGP
- Routing
- OCI
Top Skills
- Network engineering
- Cloud
- Azure
- Firewall
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Required: Associate's degree in a related field or 4+ years of direct network administration/engineering experience.
- Strong working knowledge of Azure networking services.
- Intermediate knowledge of WAN/LAN, DNS/DHCP, Layer 2/3, TCP/IP, firewalls, and ACLs.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Nice to Have / Preferred
- Bachelor's degree.
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, AZ-500, AZ-900, or Security+ (certs will be validated in the process).
- Terraform or other automation/IaC tools (big bonus — "if they can check a box, it builds foundation").
- Experience with Juniper (their edge platform).
- Experience with hybrid cloud (Azure + OCI).
- in large-scale campus or higher education networking.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nmap, netflow).
- Linux/FreeRADIUS basics.
- Scripting/API/version control experience.
Key Success Attributes
- Drive
- Self-management
- Willingness to learn and put in the time
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $45.67/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership.
About TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.