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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States - **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $72,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Application Firewall, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Routers, Complex Networks, IT Management, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection Systems, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco Switches, Cisco - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/f8bf6c07-8043-4418-9937-6355285b0f67/network-engineer ## About the Role 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 Details 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. ## Description Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to support ongoing network lifecycle refresh initiatives. This role is responsible for configuring and preparing Cisco network infrastructure to be shipped and installed at planed refresh sites. They will coordinate with the field tech for the install, get the correct IP ranges and subnet, and do network failover testing to test all routers and switches are working properly. This person partners closely with network leadership, field techs, and vendors on planning, documentation, and overall network improvements., tImplement best practice processes to troubleshoot and resolve outages. -\tWorks with network providers to resolve installation and outage issues. -\tReports significant system outages and causes to IT management and provide sufficient information to perform root cause analysis. -\tProvides direct network operations support, including router and switch configuration, firewall administration, VPN support, and IDS/IPS and URL filtering support. -\tMonitors software vendors for new releases and patches and applies same as appropriate to established policies. -\tRegularly review all network systems to ensure controls are present and configurations are up to the current standard. -\tTroubleshoot and resolve network outages. -\tConfigure network equipment for deployment in company's network. -\tParticipate as a team/project resource to complete current network improvement projects. -\tMonitor new developments in network and firewall technology and make recommendations as appropriate. -\tParticipate in development and implementation of components to ensure compliance with company network standards and architecture. -\tRecommend IT network operations policy changes as appropriate. -\tUpdates Network architecture, design and standards, plans and DR documentation. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)