Sr. Network Engineer

DescriptionThe client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join its Network Services team supporting approximately 149 locations, 11,000 employees, and 80,000 students. This individual will serve as a Senior escalation resource responsible for the design, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization of the district's enterprise network and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong Palo Alto, Aruba, and enterprise networking experience who can quickly contribute in a highly visible environment.SkillsNetwork engineering, Ccna, Paloalto, Cisco switches, Data center, Cisco routers, Troubleshooting, Switches, Wireless, FirewallTop Skills Details1. Palo Alto Firewall Administration & Network SecurityAbility to administer, troubleshoot, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and connectivity issues. This role combines network engineering and security responsibilities, making Palo Alto experience the most critical skill.2. Aruba Networking (Switching & Wireless)Hands-on experience designing, configuring, and supporting Aruba/HPE switching and wireless environments. Approximately 75% of the network infrastructure is Aruba, making familiarity with Aruba technologies essential for success.3. Enterprise Network Engineering (BGP, Routing & Switching)Senior-level experience supporting large, multi-site enterprise networks with strong routing and switching fundamentals. Candidates should be comfortable with BGP, network troubleshooting, escalations, and supporting a distributed environment of nearly 150 locations and 80,000+ users.Additional Skills & QualificationsKey Responsibilities: -Administer, support, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and WAN connectivity.-Manage and maintain Palo Alto firewall environments, including policy creation, security administration, VPNs, NAT, and advanced troubleshooting.-Support Aruba switching and wireless infrastructure across district-wide locations.-Configure and troubleshoot BGP routing and large-scale network connectivity issues.-Provide Tier III escalation support for complex networking and security incidents.-Collaborate with infrastructure teams, vendors, and leadership to maintain reliable and secure operations.-Participate in network upgrades, maintenance activities, and occasional after-hours changes.-Maintain network documentation, standards, diagrams, and operational procedures.-Support new school construction projects and infrastructure initiatives as needed.Required Skills-Palo Alto Firewalls-Hands-on administration and troubleshooting of Palo Alto firewalls.-Experience managing security policies, VPNs, NAT rules, and threat prevention services.-Aruba Networking-Experience supporting Aruba/HPE switching and wireless environments.-Strong knowledge of enterprise LAN/WAN architecture and network operations.-Enterprise Network Engineering-Advanced routing and switching expertise.-Experience with BGP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, packet analysis, and network troubleshooting.-Ability to operate as a Senior-level escalation engineer within a large multi-site environment.Preferred Skills-Arista switching experience.-Experience supporting large distributed enterprise environments.-Public sector, education, healthcare, or government experience.-Network security administration experience.-CCNP, Aruba Professional, Palo Alto, or Arista certifications.Experience LevelExpert LevelJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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)Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Nashville,TN.About TEKsystemsWe'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 Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.Job SummaryJob number: JP-006378333Profession: Network Engineer