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TEKsystems · 14 hours ago

Senior Network Engineer

TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to architect, secure, and optimize the organization's enterprise network infrastructure. This role involves leading network initiatives, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring the performance and security of network systems.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and hybrid connectivity solutions
Develop long-term network roadmaps aligned with business growth, security needs, and technology modernization
Architect highly available, redundant, and scalable network infrastructures for on-prem and cloud environments
Design and maintain advanced firewall architectures (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet, etc.) including segmentation, application-layer controls, and zero-trust enforcement
Engineer IDS/IPS, VPN, NAC, and network threat detection solutions
Conduct deep traffic analysis, threat modeling, and packet-level diagnostics
Monitor and optimize network performance, bandwidth utilization, and multi-site connectivity
Solve high-impact, complex network issues as the top-tier escalation point
Lead root-cause analysis and implement durable corrective actions
Lead network upgrades, hardware refreshes, SD-WAN transitions, and architecture redesigns
Manage relationships with telecom carriers, optimizing WAN circuits and failover strategies
Architect wireless deployments for high-density environments and secure access
Mentor Network Engineers and Systems Administrators developing network skills
Create network standards, policies, diagrams, and architecture documentation
Partner with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance and align with security frameworks
Comply with all established policies (General, Security of Information, Compliance) and Standards of conduct established

Qualification

Network engineeringFirewallCisco routersPalo AltoRouting/SwitchingIDS/IPSVPNTroubleshootingCommunicationTeam-oriented mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in IT, Networking, or equivalent experience
Typically 7+ years of progressive network engineering experience
Expert experience with enterprise routing/switching, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and wireless technologies
Deep expertise in TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, VLANs, QoS, ACLs, and network segmentation
Strong security architecture knowledge including firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, and zero-trust principles
Skilled at designing resilient, high-performance network environments
Leadership in cross-functional collaboration and network modernization initiatives
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong communication and documentation abilities
Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and customer-focused attitude
Network engineering, Firewall, Router, Cisco routers, paloalto, Cisco switches

Preferred

Preferred certifications: CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE, NSE4/5/7, or other vendor expert certifications
PCNSA and for Cisco CCNA or higher

Benefits

PTO policy for executives is an unlimited PTO policy.
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Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company

TEKsystems

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At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,

H1B Sponsorship

TEKsystems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (33)
2022 (22)
2021 (36)
2020 (53)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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