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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** CHIPTON ROSS
- **Location:** Courtland, AL, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cisco Routers, Cloud Computing, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Unix Shell, Netconf, NetFlow, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Peer-To-Peer (P2P), Public Key Infrastructure, Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, Supercomputing, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Cisco Voip, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Data Center Networking, Storage Technologies, Palo Alto Networks, 3-tier Architectures, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Network Server, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=nYQA4A&offset=215&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3ENetwork+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EChipton-Ross+is+seeking+a+Network+Engineer+for+a+contract+opportunity+in+Courtland%2C+AL.+%0A%0ABASIC+QUALIFICATIONS+(REQUIRED+SKILLS%2FEXPERIENCE)%3A%0ACandidate+must+be+comfortable+working+i..&SIDW=8c6d79f5e8391b6600258f77b67bcf3b.VUlEPTM1OTY2MDU2

## About the Role

Candidate must be comfortable working in environment supporting a large number of different platforms which range from enterprise servers to small/midsize servers and supercomputers.
Experience with configuration and management of Cisco Routers and switches for new networks
Experience with SVI s on layer 2 architecture
Experience managing Taclanes and using Gemone
Familiarity with configuration and management of Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls
Familiarity with TCP/IP, IP configuration, peer-to-peer networking and IP addressing and subnetting
Familiarity with Cisco VoIP systems and architectures
Experience with network monitoring tools, including the use of SNMP, Netflow and various telemetry tools
Tier 3 troubleshooting skills for both switch & router technologies
Understanding of system architectures and multi-site connections
Experience with interaction of servers, switches and firewall interconnections
Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly across organization boundaries
Demonstrated experience to identify and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and colleagues to communicate requirements in a clear, precise and actionable manner
Must be able to work with minimal assistance / guidance and be able to recommend process improvements
Capable of building effective relationships with teams and subject matter experts
Use of Linux & Windows operating systems for daily, network management tasks, Experience with VXLAN
Software-defined data center networking (e.g. Cisco ACI, VMware VSX, Big Switch Big Cloud Fabric, Arista Converged Cloud Fabric)
Linux and/or UNIX shell scripting
Ansible, NETCONF, YANG, or other network automation tools experience / familiarity
Experience implementing and sustaining Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certificate Authorities (CAs)
Working understanding of IPSEC VPN technology; implementation experience on at least one of the Cisco or Juniper product lines is strongly preferred
Experience managing vendor relationships for break/fix, root cause analysis, escalations, and technology refresh
Familiarity with DevOps and CiCD pipeline concepts

## Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Network Engineer for a contract opportunity in Courtland, AL., The candidate will be responsible for the successful implementation, integration and support of a multi-site classified network with a variety of different locations and vendor hardware. Responsibilities for Network Engineer include but not limited to configuration and management of Cisco switches and routers, Juniper and Palo Alto FW and support to system administration team in deployment of new sites. Knowledge and familiarity with Storage Hardware and System configuration is desired.
Candidate will be responsible for system installations, upgrades, configurations, hardware installation, and troubleshooting. Candidate will ultimately support the operations center for successful sustainment operations. Candidate must be willing to travel when required.