Network Engineer

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Implement best practice processes to troubleshoot and resolve outages.

- Works with network providers to resolve installation and outage issues.

- Reports significant system outages and causes to IT management and provide sufficient information to perform root cause analysis.

- Provides direct network operations support, including router and switch configuration, firewall administration, VPN support, and IDS/IPS and URL filtering support.

- Monitors software vendors for new releases and patches and applies same as appropriate to established policies.

- Regularly review all network systems to ensure controls are present and configurations are up to the current standard.

- Troubleshoot and resolve network outages.

- Configure network equipment for deployment in company's network.

- Participate as a team/project resource to complete current network improvement projects.

- Monitor new developments in network and firewall technology and make recommendations as appropriate.

- Participate in development and implementation of components to ensure compliance with company network standards and architecture.

- Recommend IT network operations policy changes as appropriate.

- Updates Network architecture, design and standards, plans and DR documentation.

Skills

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.

- CCNA level certification highly desired.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Knoxville,TN.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

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