Communications Network Engineer Mid

DescriptionTEKsystems currently has an opening for a Communications Network Engineer, Mid level position.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NGEN-r SMIT mission.

NGEN-R SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy.

Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport portion of NGEN-R SMIT, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport.

Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

Use your extensive knowledge of network communications, architecture, security controls and configuration.

An administrator- and design-level understanding of enterprise networking architecture/management, troubleshooting, as well as the capacity to follow detailed installation and configuration management policies and procedures.

The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and mission-focused environment is essential for success

Skills

Ccna, Network engineering, Firewall, Wan, Cisco routers, Cisco switches

Top Skills Details Ccna,Network engineering,Firewall,Wan Additional

Skills & Qualifications Work as a Network Engineer on a team responsible for design, development and integration of current and future network architectures.

Define configuration baselines and versioning; initiate and conduct studies that examine upgrades and changes to the system and communications infrastructure.

Provide network engineering knowledge and skills to support everyday network operations, integration/installation and test and evaluation activities.

Perform detailed maintenance and troubleshooting using a thorough grasp of network architecture, networking hardware, protocols and routing and switching.

Support network design reviews mainly focused on cybersecurity requirements and security controls.

Coordinate network upgrades and maintenance activities with build and installation plans.

Perform daily monitoring (health and status) of system nodes.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.08/hr 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.

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 North Chicago,IL.Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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 Were 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. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000…