Network Engineer

*Description*

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and professional engineer who will be responsible for the day-to-day operational support of our corporate network. The successful candidate will possess prior experience in various systems and networking fields. They must be open and willing to take on various tasks and requests and manage them until completion. Additionally, the individual will need to be open to learning and embracing new technologies, with the goal of becoming a Subject Matter Expert in multiple areas, including network automation.
This position participates in the 24/7/365 on-call rotation, and the individual understands the rigors and challenges of working in an Enterprise IT department. We offer a hybrid work environment with an onprem / remote work schedule.
This position requires a strong understanding of network technologies. Analysts will be called upon to support and troubleshoot complex incidents and outages, while also driving increased efficiency through the use of automation tools such as Ansible.

Key Responsibilities:
Support and maintain network automation initiatives using Ansible
Develop, modify, and maintain Ansible playbooks for network configuration and updates
Assist with upgrading and maintaining the Ansible environment to ensure it is current and operating effectively
Automate routine network tasks, including configuration deployments and software updates
Partner with the network team to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency through automation

*Skills*

network operations, Network engineering, cisco, ansible, paloalto, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, python scripts, f5 load balancers, communication & people skills

*Top Skills Details*

network operations,Network engineering,cisco,ansible,paloalto,Cisco routers,Cisco switches

*Additional Skills & Qualifications*

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
CCNP certification preferred but not required
5+ years of Network Operations / Network Engineering experience
2-5 years of hands-on Ansible experience (playbook development, automation, platform maintenance)
Strong knowledge of Cisco networking technologies (routing & switching)
Experience with firewall technologies (Palo Alto preferred)
Familiarity with general networking protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, QoS)
Experience supporting enterprise network environments
Strong working knowledge of Cisco CLI

*Experience Level*

Expert Level

*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richardson, TX.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/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 onsite position in Richardson,TX.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 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.