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# Network Operations Engineer

- **Company:** CEI LLC
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Ansible, Software Engineering, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, Git, Kubernetes, Network Support, Hardware Infrastructure, Cisco, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Network-Operations-Engineer-CEI-801645338491609/

## About the Role

+ ~3+ years of experience in a 24x7 production operations environment
 + Strong understanding of:
o Networking fundamentals (critical) - troubleshooting & configuration
o Linux/Unix systems administration
o Scripting (Python, Bash)

 + Experience troubleshooting server hardware and software issues
 + Hands-on experience with networking devices (Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
Preferred Qualifications

 + Experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Git
 + Exposure to automation, monitoring, and service management tools
 + Certifications such as CCNA or JNCIA
 + Experience with new product integration or large-scale deployments
What We're Looking For

 + Strong networking knowledge (top priority based on prior feedback)
 + Ability to troubleshoot end-to-end systems (network + infrastructure)
 + Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment
 + Strong problem-solving and automation mindset

## Description

+ Support vCMTS platform setup, system installation, and network maintenance
 + Execute system upgrades, change management, and automation scripting
 + Monitor systems and perform incident mitigation in a 24/7 environment
 + Identify recurring issues and partner with engineering teams on long-term solutions
 + Troubleshoot network, server, and application issues
 + Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash)
 + Collaborate with product and project teams to deploy and operationalize new solutions
 + Participate in an on-call rotation


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