Network Engineer

Description
The primary focus of the position is supporting the campus network. However the engineer will be part of the enterprise network team and may be working tickets for anywhere in the enterprise. The engineer will also be in the on-call rotation which has about 20 people in it. They will be secondary 1 week and then primary 1 week. The technology stack is primarily Cisco catalyst and ISR's with some ACI. We do have Juniper in the core as well. Knowledge of BGP, OSPF is required. There are hardware refreshes that happen every year as gear is phased out/replaced -- How much depends on funding the agency has. While it doesn't require cloud networking, it would be beneficial. The client is moving toward Cisco SD-WAN so knowledge there is a plus. We use ServiceNow and SolarWinds. Scripting isn't required but we are moving toward automation for as much as possible so knowledge of those would be helpful.
Job Responsibilities:
Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.
Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades.
Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
Determine specific network hardware or software requirements such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
Develop conceptual, logical or physical network designs.
Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
Knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage.
Knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software.
Skills
network engineering, ticket resolution, CISCO, CISCO Catalyst, ISR, ACI, Juniper, BGP, OSPF, SDWAN, ServiceNow, SolarWinds
Required Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
5-7 years experience required.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jefferson, AR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 fully onsite position in Jefferson,AR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.
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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.