Network Engineer

About the role

The Network Engineer supports ongoing network lifecycle refresh initiatives. Key responsibilities include configuring and preparing Cisco network infrastructure for shipment and installation, coordinating with field techs for installations, and performing network failover testing.

Responsibilities

• Implement best practice processes to troubleshoot and resolve outages.
• Works with network providers to resolve installation and outage issues.
• Reports significant system outages and causes to IT management and provides sufficient information for root cause analysis.
• Provides direct network operations support, including router and switch configuration, firewall administration, VPN support, and IDS/IPS and URL filtering support.
• Maintains network equipment for deployment in the company's network.
• Participates as a team/project resource to complete current network improvement projects.
• Monitors software vendors for new releases and patches and applies as appropriate to established policies.
• Reviews all network systems to ensure controls are present and configurations are up to the current standard.
• Troubleshoots and resolves network outages.
• Configures network equipment for deployment in company's network.
• Updates Network architecture, design and standards, plans and DR documentation.

Requirements

Proven track record in installing and supporting a complex network with multiple technology types, technology suppliers, and network elements. Strong competency in network operations, systems, and reporting including having implemented routing and switching topologies, firewall architectures, and collateral security systems. Experience with the direct administration of Cisco routers and switches is required. Experience with the administration of Checkpoint NG/NGx firewalls is a plus. Demonstrated skills to communicate difficult technical concepts clearly to a variety of individuals of varying technical expertise and understanding. Strong written and verbal communication skills to deal effectively with the business unit executives, management and staff, as well as IT management and staff. CCNA level certification highly desired.

Qualifications

• Network engineering, Ccna, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Troubleshooting, Firewall, cisco, vpn, deployment, router, wan, bgp, switches, ccnp, lan, routing, routers and switches, network architecture, support, network infrastructure, tcp/ip

Skills

• Network engineering
• Ccna
• Cisco routers
• Cisco switches
• Troubleshooting
• Firewall
• cisco
• vpn
• deployment
• router
• wan
• bgp
• switches
• ccnp
• lan
• routing
• routers and switches
• network architecture
• support
• network infrastructure
• tcp/ip

Top Skills

• Network engineering
• Ccna
• Cisco routers
• Cisco switches
• Troubleshooting
• Firewall
• cisco
• vpn
• deployment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven track record in installing and supporting a complex network with multiple technology types, technology suppliers, and network elements.
• Strong competency in network operations, systems, and reporting including having implemented routing and switching topologies, firewall architectures, and collateral security systems.
• Experience with the direct administration of Cisco routers and switches is required.
• Experience with the administration of Checkpoint NG/NGx firewalls is a plus.
• Demonstrated skills to communicate difficult technical concepts clearly to a variety of individuals of varying technical expertise and understanding.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deal effectively with the business unit executives, management and staff, as well as IT management and staff.
• CCNA level certification highly desired.

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 $30.00 - $35.00/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 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.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.