Cisco Certified Network Associate

Linux Junos Gitlab TCP/IP Writing Ansible NetFlow Firewall Fortinet Scripting Telemetry Terraform Wireshark Operations Automation SolarWinds FreeRADIUS Data Centers Oracle Cloud Microsoft Azure Network Routing Packet Analyzer Network Switches Cloud Automation Wireless Networks Routing Protocols Project Management Business Valuation Wide Area Networks Network Monitoring Ekahau Site Survey Amazon Web Services Local Area Networks Network Engineering EVPN (Ethernet VPN) Network Architecture Full Stack Development Network Infrastructure Network Administration Command-Line Interface Hybrid Cloud Computing Technical Documentation Wireless Communications Business Transformation Border Gateway Protocol Juniper Network Technologies VxLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) 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, The client is seeking a Sr Network Engineer to support the wired and wireless network infrastructure. 200+ buildings spanning multiple campuses and sister institutions across East Tennessee. This is a contract to hire focused on datacenter routing and seasoned network engineering work.

This role will work directly alongside the current network engineer who currently carries the full load of the environment alone. The incoming engineer will take on meaningful ownership quickly, providing 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., 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. Related Jobs Network Engineer TEKsystems

Knoxville, TN*Remote

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Top Skills Details

• Datacenter & Advanced Routing Protocols: Must have hands-on experience with high-level routing protocols, specifically BGP. EVPN and VXLAN are preferred.

• Hardware/Software: Cisco, Arista, and/or Juniper/Junos CLI Proficiency. Does not have to be a specific one but Arista, Juniper/Junos preferred. Candidate must be comfortable working entirely in the command line. Practical litmus test: can they explain how to change an interface from access to trunk mode?

• Wired/Wireless Enterprise Networking: Must have solid LAN/WAN fundamentals and a working understanding of routing protocols. Wireless experience is preferred but not required if routing protocols are strong.

• Enterprise Infrastructure Experience: 4+ years in network administration/engineering; ideally someone who has worked in large-scale campus or enterprise environments and is comfortable owning complex, multi-site infrastructure.

• High Autonomy & Self-Direction: Frank assigns tasks and expects them to run. No hand-holding. Candidate must be proactive, give feedback, and show no feet-dragging. This is a culture-fit must-have.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent; 4+ years direct network engineering experience; intermediate 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 senior engineer who has high standards. Must be able to receive direction and run with it independently., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company., 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. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.