Network Operations Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job at a Glance
Title: Network Operations Engineer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Contract: W2 only, 6-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI

Environment: 24/7 operations (on-call rotation, weekends/holidays as needed)

Pay: $50/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

This team is building a next-generation distributed cable network architecture to deliver faster speeds and increased bandwidth using virtualization.

We are seeking a Network Operations Engineer II to support vCMTS (virtual CMTS) and RPHY deployments across a nationwide network. This role combines systems and networking expertise to support critical infrastructure in a high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support vCMTS platform setup, system installation, and network maintenance

• Execute system upgrades, change management, and automation scripting

• Monitor systems and perform incident mitigation in a 24/7 environment

• Identify recurring issues and partner with engineering teams on long-term solutions

• Troubleshoot network, server, and application issues

• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash)

• Collaborate with product and project teams to deploy and operationalize new solutions

• Participate in an on-call rotation

Required Qualifications

• ~3+ years of experience in a 24x7 production operations environment

• Strong understanding of:

  • Networking fundamentals (critical) – troubleshooting & configuration

  • Linux/Unix systems administration

  • Scripting (Python, Bash)

• Experience troubleshooting server hardware and software issues

• Hands-on experience with networking devices (Cisco, Juniper, Arista)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Git

• Exposure to automation, monitoring, and service management tools

• Certifications such as CCNA or JNCIA

• Experience with new product integration or large-scale deployments

What We’re Looking For

• Strong networking knowledge (top priority based on prior feedback)

• Ability to troubleshoot end-to-end systems (network + infrastructure)

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment

• Strong problem-solving and automation mindset

Why Should I Apply?

This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse technical products and systems, with a focus on automation and cloud infrastructure. It is ideal for professionals seeking to leverage their engineering expertise in a dynamic environment.

About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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