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About the Role
Network Operations Engineer
Location: Chattanooga, TN (Hybrid)
Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Experience: 4 Years
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Network Operations Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Cisco Catalyst and Meraki networking, Check Point firewalls, SD-WAN, routing protocols, and enterprise network security. This role will focus on maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing network operations, troubleshooting complex network issues, supporting infrastructure upgrades, and implementing network solutions that meet business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, and SD-WAN environments.
- Support network infrastructure projects, including new network deployments, hardware refreshes, equipment replacements, and cabling initiatives.
- Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst switches, Meraki networking solutions, routers, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure.
- Configure and troubleshoot routing technologies and protocols, including OSPF, VRFs, IPsec, and VPLS.
- Administer Check Point firewalls, including security policies, zones, rules, access controls, and configurations.
- Monitor network availability and performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
- Maintain network diagrams, asset inventories, configuration records, technical documentation, and operational procedures.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal IT teams on network installations, maintenance, procurement, and infrastructure improvements.
- Ensure network configurations and operations align with security best practices and applicable compliance requirements.
- Support multiple technical initiatives and participate in scheduled after-hours or weekend maintenance when required.
Qualifications
- 4 years of experience in network administration, network engineering, data communications, or a related field.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience designing, implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise network environments.
- Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals, the OSI model, routing protocols, and enterprise network architecture.
- Practical experience with SD-WAN, IPsec, VPLS, OSPF, and VRFs.
- Strong experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco Meraki networking platforms.
- Expert-level enterprise switching configuration and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong hands-on experience administering Check Point firewalls, including firewall policies, rules, zones, and security controls.
- Experience with network monitoring, performance management, and troubleshooting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining technical accuracy and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills
- Strong hands-on experience supporting enterprise network operations and infrastructure.
- Ability to resolve complex network and firewall issues with minimal business disruption.
- Experience coordinating with vendors, cross-functional IT teams, and end users.
- Flexibility to support planned after-hours and weekend maintenance activities.