[Hiring] Network Engineer @TEKsystems

Role Description

TEKsystems is seeking a Network Engineer to join a highly collaborative and technically advanced infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned networking professional who enjoys owning complex initiatives, solving challenging technical problems, and driving enterprise network strategy across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

We're looking for a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in Cisco, Palo Alto, Cloudflare, AWS, and Azure technologies. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who can operate independently, lead critical projects from design through implementation, and serve as a trusted technical advisor within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure network architectures across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
• Lead enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and firewall deployments.
• Architect and support cloud networking solutions within AWS and Azure.
• Design and manage SD-WAN solutions to optimize branch connectivity, resiliency, and performance.
• Implement and support Cloudflare technologies, including Magic WAN, Zero Trust, WAF, CDN, and secure edge services.
• Configure and troubleshoot VPN technologies, including IPSec and SSL VPNs.
• Manage and optimize routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Drive network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives to strengthen security posture.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Automate network provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Python, or Ansible.
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams on enterprise initiatives.
• Provide Tier III support for complex network issues and lead root cause analysis efforts.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and network diagrams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise-level Network Engineering experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • Cisco routing, switching, and wireless technologies
  • Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama
  • AWS networking services (VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)
  • Azure networking services (VNets, ExpressRoute, NSGs)
  • Cloudflare networking and security solutions
  • SD-WAN technologies
• Advanced knowledge of:
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • VPN technologies
• Experience supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification.
• Palo Alto PCNSE certification.
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty certification.
• Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).
• Experience with:
  • Cloudflare Magic WAN
  • Cisco Meraki
  • Terraform, Python, or Ansible
  • Network Automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
  • SASE and Zero Trust architectures
  • F5 Load Balancers

Ideal Candidate

• Expert-level network engineer who takes ownership of projects and drives them to completion.
• Highly autonomous and proactive.
• Possesses broad networking expertise across multiple platforms and vendors.
• Combines strong architecture and design experience with hands-on technical execution.
• Maintains a security-first mindset.
• Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlottesville, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.