Senior Network Engineer

.We are looking for a Network Engineer/Architect will serve as the client's technical resource for enterprise network architecture, engineering, and modernization initiatives. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale network infrastructure across the site, data center, cloud, wired, and wireless environments while supporting the long-term vision for the client's Enterprise Data Network (EDN). The role requires expertise in advanced routing and switching, network security technologies, infrastructure modernization, and network automation to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

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Skills:

1. Advanced Routing & Switching

Experience:

Proven experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise routing and switching environments in large, complex network infrastructures.

2. Network Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code

Experience:

Hands-on experience developing and maintaining network automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar orchestration platforms.

3. Network Security Infrastructure

Experience:

Experience implementing and supporting firewalls, VPNs, Network Access Control (NAC), and network security policies within enterprise environments.

4. Enterprise Network Architecture & Modernization

Experience:

Experience leading enterprise network design, infrastructure upgrades, and modernization initiatives to improve resiliency, scalability, and operational performance.

PREFERRED:

1. Cloud Networking

Experience:

Experience designing and supporting networking within AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.

2. Cisco Enterprise Networking

Experience:

Experience supporting Cisco enterprise networking technologies, including software-defined networking (SDN) environments.

3. CCNP Cert.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,SC.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About TEKsystems

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services  

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…