Network Engineer

Tysons, VA, US • Posted 14 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $63.00 - 68.00 per hour
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Job Details

Skills

  • Incident Management
  • Work Ethic
  • Real-time
  • Network Design
  • Management
  • Presentations
  • Collaboration
  • Computer Science
  • DevOps
  • Network Operations
  • Network
  • Agile
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Operational Excellence
  • Cisco Certifications
  • Cisco
  • SolarWinds
  • Riverbed
  • Network Monitoring
  • Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Scripting
  • Enterprise Networks
  • Training
  • Performance Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Project Management
  • ApacheBench

Summary

  • Location: Tysons, Virginia
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #106525

Network Operations Engineer (2nd Shift)

Job Type: Remote, Contract (12 months)
Pay Range: $63-68 per hour
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Network Operations Engineer to support and protect a large-scale, global network environment that powers mission-critical customer applications around the world. This is a hands-on operations role focused on real-time network monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and network reliability.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, can effectively prioritize competing issues, and has a strong work ethic with a security-first mindset. This position offers the opportunity to work with a global infrastructure spanning approximately 500 locations worldwide while leveraging modern automation, observability, and monitoring tools.
Key Responsibilities
  • Operate, administer, and manage day-to-day network operations for a global enterprise environment.
  • Monitor network performance, connectivity, system events, and alerts in real time.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues, driving incidents through to resolution with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Create, implement, and validate network changes.
  • Support mission-critical applications and services across a global network infrastructure.
  • Navigate outages and service disruptions while maintaining operational stability.
  • Manage support tickets and ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Handle network incidents and operational challenges originating from sites worldwide.
  • Utilize network monitoring and observability tools to proactively identify potential issues.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to team discussions, demos, and presentations.
  • Collaborate with teammates in a highly dynamic and multitasking environment.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in DevOps, Network Operations, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience supporting operational network environments.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies.
  • Comfortable implementing solutions utilizing automation, observability, and security principles.
  • Ability to contribute meaningfully in Agile environments.
  • Strong communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
  • Security-first attitude and commitment to operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
  • CCNA certification or equivalent Cisco networking experience.
  • Experience with network monitoring and observability tools such as SolarWinds, Riverbed, or similar platforms.
  • Experience working in 24/7 operations or network monitoring environments.
  • Exposure to software engineering, automation, AI, or scripting technologies.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructures.
Work Schedule
  • Primary schedule: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST with a 1-hour lunch.
  • Flexibility to work weekends as needed.
  • Potential schedules include:
    • Saturday - Wednesday
    • Wednesday - Sunday
  • Initial training will be conducted on 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday) before transitioning to the permanent 2nd Shift schedule.

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  • Dice Id: 10111081
  • Position Id: 644ce493a6e1979207a29743f67ecfbf
  • Posted 14 hours ago
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