Network Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 52.00 - 55.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Training
Performance Tuning
Network Design
Customer Facing
Migration
AIM
Juniper
Switches
JNCIS
Nokia
ISP
Internet
Ciena
Cisco
Collaboration
Network Engineering
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Business Operations
Network
Finance
Risk Management
Taxes
Life Insurance
Business Transformation
Law

Job Details

Candidates must be eligible to work directly on a TEKsystems W2 without sponsorship

Job Title

Network Engineer

Workplace Type

Hybrid (On-site for the first month, then 4 days on-site and 1 day remote)

Key Benefits

  • Stability with a Fortune 500 ISP organization
  • Intensive 6-month training program
  • Remote flexibility after the first month

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This role involves designing, planning, and implementing network infrastructure projects, supporting Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia equipment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and performance optimization, handling P1-P2 tickets in your first year, covering issues such as outages and impairments that are customer-facing.

Responsibilities

  • Design, plan, and implement network infrastructure projects
  • Support and maintain Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia equipment
  • Troubleshoot and optimize network performance
  • Handle P1-P2 tickets, addressing customer-facing issues
  • Perform code upgrades, Cost Optimized Latency Aware Placement (COLAP), and customer migrations
  • Work on single customer issues and escalate to senior team members when necessary
  • Ramp up over 3-4 months to integrate into the environment and aim to reach senior team expertise

Required Skills

  • Juniper: 3-5 years of strong experience with Route/Switch, Troubleshooting, Network upgrades (NJCIA or JNCIS certifications required)
  • Nokia Devices: Experience with Nokia equipment
  • ISP Experience: Previous experience working for a large internet service provider (e.g., Comcast, Verizon, AT&T)

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Ciena and Cisco equipment

Worksite Address

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28273

Work Environment

  • On-site five days a week for the first month, then transitioning to a 4 days on-site and 1 day remote schedule
  • Night maintenance on Tuesdays
  • Collaboration with Senior Network Engineers
  • Exposure to higher-level network engineering activities (strategy & design support) after the first year

Qualifications

  • Go-getter mentality
  • Self-paced driver
  • Excellent problem-solving skills

Interview Information

  • Two Rounds

Impact to the Internal/External Customer

Network engineers play a crucial role in maintaining business operations. Any network downtime can result in significant financial losses for the company and adversely affect risk mitigation efforts.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025.

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 momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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