Network Operations Engineer

Infrastructure, routing and switching, Palo Alto Panorama, Arista CVP

• Top Skills Details*

Infrastructure, routing and switching

• Description*

The Network Operations Engineer is responsible for supporting and safeguarding the financial services network infrastructure. This role involves monitoring ServiceNow queues, responding to incidents, reviewing network performance, and recommending improvements. The engineer will maintain and deploy network equipment (Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Arista), update network diagrams, create knowledge base articles, and review firewall rules. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting, implementing network solutions, and collaborating with other IT teams to ensure optimal network performance and security.

• Work collaboratively in a highly matrixed organization with other IT teams (Development, Service Desk, Infrastructure, Applications) to support staff and remediate any issues that arise. Participate in internal IT projects internal within the department and contribute significantly to larger project teams. Obtain and maintain modern, industry-standard network engineering certifications as needed. - (20%)
• Maintain Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Arista, and other manufactures' equipment across multiple geographies, facilities, and data centers. - (10%)
• Deploy new network solutions, decommission obsolete network devices, troubleshoot issues existing network issues, and support other IT groups with specific network related tasks. This includes helping to install new devices and implement mandated changes and guidelines. - (10%)
• Understand and update network diagrams using Microsoft Visio. - (5%)
• Resolve technical issues of moderate scope, apply security updates, assess network and device performance for purposes of satisfying internal and external audits. Provide general incident response for internal users and routine status reports and updates. - (15%)
• Respond to Level 2 support tickets and provide timely support to other IT groups. - (15%)
• Work with new hardware and software technologies and be able to understand and learn these technologies as needed or as directed by the manager. - (5%)
• Support and protect a mix of high-traffic cloud-based (IaaS), onsite and remote VPN infrastructures. Review and provide recommendations on design interaction diagrams, system functionality changes, packet modeling, data flow, and interface specifications. - (15%)
• Contribute to knowledge management standards and knowledgebase articles used to document current and future systems. - (5%)
• Additional Skills & Qualifications*

Technical Tools & Platforms :

• SolarWinds for monitoring
• Microsoft Visio for network diagrams
• ServiceNow for incident management

Knowledge Areas :

• VPN and cloud-based infrastructures
• Network security and compliance (PCI)
• SD-WAN and automation concepts

Minimum :

• High School Diploma or GED
• CCNA, PCNSA, Arista ACE (or commitment to obtain within 12-24 months)
• 2+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering

Preferred :

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise environments
• Exposure to multiple platforms (Cisco, Palo Alto, Arista, Citrix Netscaler, F5)
• Familiarity with ITIL or ServiceNow
• Job Type & Location*

This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX.

• Pay and Benefits*

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00 / 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 fully remote position.

• Application Deadline*

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.

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.