Network Operations Engineer/Linux

• 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

Network Administration/Management, Software Engineering, Linux Operating System, Network Administration/Management, On Call, Network Architecture/Engineering, Virtualization, DevOps, High Availability, Network Support, * ~3+ years of experience in a 24x7 production operations environment

• Strong understanding of:
• Networking fundamentals (critical) - troubleshooting & configuration
• Linux/Unix systems administration
• 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, * 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

Contract: W2 only, 6-month contract with potential for extension or conversion Environment: 24/7 operations (on-call rotation, weekends/holidays as needed) Pay: $50/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match