What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at TEKsystems?
Description
Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Load Balancing Engineer to join its Cloud Platform Engineering team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise load balancing solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.
This is a hands-on, Senior-level position requiring deep expertise in load balancing concepts (not just tools), as well as strong troubleshooting ability across networking, cloud, and modern application architectures.
This team operates in a DevOps/Platform Engineering model—owning design, build, and ongoing support of everything they deploy.
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Key Responsibilities
SSL offloading, traffic routing, high availability, clustering
Network engineering, F5, Netscaler, load balancer, GSLB, citrix netscaler, network troubleshooting, kubernetes, Azure, Scripting, AWS, Platform Engineering, devops, platform administrator, Automation, automation engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Altamonte Springs, FL.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Requirements
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:
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Load Balancing Engineer to join its Cloud Platform Engineering team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise load balancing solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.
This is a hands-on, Senior-level position requiring deep expertise in load balancing concepts (not just tools), as well as strong troubleshooting ability across networking, cloud, and modern application architectures.
This team operates in a DevOps/Platform Engineering model—owning design, build, and ongoing support of everything they deploy.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support enterprise load balancing solutions
- Primary: Citrix NetScaler (ADC)
- Also: F5, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway, Kubernetes ingress/load balancing
- Troubleshoot complex, cross-domain issues involving:
- DNS, DHCP, routing/switching
- Application behavior and backend dependencies
- Cloud networking and hybrid environments
- Configure and maintain advanced load balancing features:
SSL offloading, traffic routing, high availability, clustering
- Support load balancing for:
- Traditional enterprise apps
- Cloud-native and containerized applications (Kubernetes)
- Emerging AI/LLM workloads and modern architectures
- Collaborate with application teams to diagnose and resolve performance and connectivity issues
- Participate in on-call rotation (post-conversion) for production support
- Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, including:
- Tool standardization and rationalization
- Automation and infrastructure-as-code adoption
- Build and maintain automation using:
- Terraform, Ansible, scripting (CLI-first mindset)
- Engage in an Agile/Scrum environment (sprints, backlog, etc.)
- Experience with NetScaler (ADC) in enterprise environments
- Strong F5 background (highly transferable and welcomed)
- Cloud experience (Azure preferred; AWS acceptable)
- Experience with load balancers deployed in cloud (vs. hardware appliances)
- Automation experience:
- Terraform, Ansible, scripting (Python/Bash)
- Exposure to DevOps / Platform Engineering practices
- Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical systems
Network engineering, F5, Netscaler, load balancer, GSLB, citrix netscaler, network troubleshooting, kubernetes, Azure, Scripting, AWS, Platform Engineering, devops, platform administrator, Automation, automation engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Generalist engineer with broad technical exposure (networking cloud apps)
- Not siloed (e.g., not purely Citrix VDI-focused)
- Able to work independently without hand-holding
- Strong problem solver who can troubleshoot across layers
- Comfortable interacting with application teams and explaining architectures
- “Go-getter” mindset in a fast-moving transformation environment
- Interested in growing into platform engineering and automation
- Contract-to-hire model (90 days typical)
- No on-call during contract period; required after conversion
- Team owns end-to-end lifecycle: design, build, and support
- High-impact role due to enterprise-wide platform initiatives
- Opportunity to gain exposure to:
- Automation
- AI/LLM infrastructure support
- Large-scale platform modernization
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Altamonte Springs, FL.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Requirements
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)
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $55 - $65