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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $91,520.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Junos, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Service, Packet Analyzer, Nmap, Ansible, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Routers, Google Cloud, Computer Network Technologies, FreeRADIUS, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Gitlab, SolarWinds (Software), Fortinet, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Cisco
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/tn/knoxville/21b9ac3b-446f-4212-a421-f36f3034d160

## About the Role

knowledge of WAN/LAN, DNS/DHCP, Layer 2/3, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, firewalls, ACLs; strong verbal and written communication; Microsoft Azure networking services knowledge; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, ACMA, ACMP, AZ-500, AZ-900, Security+

Preferred Technical Skills: Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, GitLab); network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, Ekahau, Nmap, netflow, packet capture); hybrid cloud experience; Linux and FreeRADIUS basics; cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Oracle Cloud).

Key Attributes for Success: Comfortable getting deep in configs. Will work closely with a engineer who has high standards. Must be able to receive direction and run with it independently.

## Description

Linux
Gitlab
TCP/IP
Writing
Ansible
NetFlow
Firewall
Fortinet
Telemetry
Terraform
Wireshark
Operations
Automation
SolarWinds
FreeRADIUS
Data Centers
Oracle Cloud
Microsoft Azure
Network Routing
Packet Analyzer
Network Switches
Wireless Networks
Project Management
Business Valuation
Wide Area Networks
Network Monitoring
Ekahau Site Survey
Amazon Web Services
Network Engineering
Network Architecture
Full Stack Development
Network Infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Technical Documentation
Wireless Communications
Business Transformation
Juniper Network Technologies
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Aruba (Network Management Software)
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Seeking a Sr Network Engineer to support the wired and wireless network infrastructure.This is a contract to hire focused on datacenter routing and seasoned network engineering work. The incoming engineer will take on meaningful ownership quickly, providing Eric relief and allowing the team to function more sustainably. The team is actively growing toward 25 people and undergoing a full network architecture rebuild - a rare opportunity for an engineer who enjoys building from the ground up., Daily responsibilities include designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, VPCs, wireless); Tier 2/3 troubleshooting; monitoring network telemetry; managing project life cycles from discovery through closure; maintaining technical documentation; and participating in an on-call rotation (perm only, contractors are not on-call). The environment includes Cisco, Aruba, Arista (actively shifting the majority of hardware from Cisco to Arista), Fortinet firewalls, and Juniper/Junos., Linux
Gitlab
TCP/IP
Writing
Ansible
NetFlow
Firewall
Fortinet
Telemetry
Terraform
Wireshark
Operations
Automation
SolarWinds
FreeRADIUS
Data Centers
Oracle Cloud
Microsoft Azure
Network Routing
Packet Analyzer
Network Switches
Wireless Networks
Project Management
Business Valuation
Wide Area Networks
Network Monitoring
Ekahau Site Survey
Amazon Web Services
Network Engineering
Network Architecture
Full Stack Development
Network Infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Technical Documentation
Wireless Communications
Business Transformation
Juniper Network Technologies
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Aruba (Network Management Software)
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
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