Network Engineer

Description The IT Engineer is responsible for deployment, testing & validation, and continuous health and performance management of hardware and network infrastructure supporting enterprise applications. This role serves as the single point of accountability for infrastructure performance and leads end-to-end readiness across hardware, network, and hosting environments. The engineer will operate in a multi-agency governance model, coordinating IT, vendor engineering teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure system reliability and performance. Responsibilities include managing end-user devices, network connectivity (LAN/WAN, firewalls, QoS, latency, failover), application environments (production, training, development, disaster recovery), and hosting environments (on-prem data centers including power, storage, and cooling). The role requires maintaining hardware inventories, overseeing infrastructure testing and validation (performance, stress, failover), managing disk usage, documenting and maintaining network systems, implementing backup strategies, ensuring compliance with software licensing, and enforcing data security and confidentiality policies. Additional responsibilities include testing and deploying hardware and endpoints, managing network policies, auditing system security, and maintaining complete system documentation. The position requires flexibility in work schedule and strong ownership of infrastructure operations. Additional Skills & Qualifications Strong leadership and ownership mindset with the ability to act as the single point of accountability for infrastructure performance Proven experience working in multi-agency or cross-functional environments (IT, vendors, stakeholders) Ability to manage and prioritize work in high-pressure, mission-critical production environments Experience with infrastructure testing and validation (stress testing, failover, performance benchmarking) Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and governance frameworks Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and network diagrams Hands-on experience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning Knowledge of asset lifecycle management, procurement, budgeting, and forecasting Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across network, server, and endpoint layers Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Experience managing or mentoring team members in an infrastructure or operations environment High attention to detail with a focus on system reliability, uptime, and performance optimization Willingness to work flexible hours to support system deployments and critical go-live events Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $65.00/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 Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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.