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Sr. Network Engineer

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Columbia, MD Contractor
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026
Top Skills' Details

  • 5 years of experience implementing and configuring network hardware (specifically Cisco routers and Meraki switches / wireless technologies)
  • Strong routing skills (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
  • Strong experience with firewalls (Maxim has Palo Alto Next Gen firewalls (NGFW)

Description

three-day per week in the office, and two remote days. Over time (depending on the candidate's work ethic) it might be cut down to just two-days in the office per week.

Top 5 skills

Palo Alto firewalls

  • Experience with other firewalls would suffice

EIGRP, OSPF, BGP routing

Meraki switches and wireless

SD-WAN (Silverpeak)

Z Scaler environment

Job Description

The Manager compiled a list of the skillsets they are seeking for the open network engineering position. He doesn't expect anyone to know all these technologies, but strong NGFW and routing experience would be a great contribution to the team right off the bat.

  • Routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF)
  • Switching
  • Palo Alto NGFW
  • Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN
  • S2S tunnels
  • Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
  • Zscaler Advanced FW
  • Cisco ISE
  • Cisco Meraki Wireless
  • Cisco Meraki Switches
  • Cisco ACI
  • SD-WAN
  • Cisco NGFW
  • Data Center circuits (INET and P2P)
  • ExpressRoute
  • Azure network/FW build

The Network Engineer II is responsible for the technical design/architecture, configuration and implementation of core elements that comprise the company's enterprise data and voice networks. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical consultant within multiple project teams, and be responsible for the effective and timely delivery of networking and unified communications solutions to meet the defined needs of the organization. The position is considered to be the resident technical expert within the network space.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with planning, design and implementation of large enterprise network solutions to support the enterprise

Work in conjunction with multiple project team members to refine project-specific requirements and meet project deliverables within the networking space

Provide tier-3 level technical support to resolve networking issues with a strong focus on customer service

Create and maintain comprehensive technical design documentation for proposed and implemented solutions

Work with Solutions Architects to assist in technical evaluation of potential new technologies and vendor selection

Support the Network Team by facilitating effective service transition and process development

Perform other duties as assigned/necessary

Job Requirements:

At least 5 years of experience managing and supporting large-enterprise infrastructure/network environments - designing, planning, documenting and implementing LANs and WANs, etc.

Current knowledge of network security technologies - including, but not limited: Cisco Firepower (FTD), Cisco ISE, Palo Alto firewalls

Current knowledge of S2S VPN configuration, and maintenance support

Hands-on experience with network hardware, specifically Cisco routers and switches (6500/4500/Nexus 2K, 5K, 7K, 9K - 2800/2900/4300)

Knowledge of Dynamic Routing Protocols EIGRP and BGP

Knowledge of enterprise-level WAN and Internet circuits configuration, and maintenance support, along with inter-data center connectivity

Experience With Cisco Application Centric Architecture (ACI) Preferred

Conceptual understanding of Zscaler cloud-based content filtering platform

Experience using packet capture software such as Wireshark and other sniffer tools; ability to perform comprehensive network performance analysis

Familiarity with SD-WAN infrastructure

Understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols

Experience with Cisco wireless technology - Cisco Prime management, Cisco internal/external controllers

Strong experience with core data center and campus environment networking technologies

Skills

Preferred experience with Solarwinds

Ccna, Data center, Router, Nexus, Firewall, Network engineering, Bgp, Wan

Top Skills Details

Ccna,Data center,Router,Nexus,Firewall,Network engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently

Strong vendor management skills

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required

About The Company

"For more than 30 years, we have been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Our commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed."

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/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 Columbia,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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

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.

Salary : $60 - $65

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