Senior Network EngineerKnoxville, TN (Hybrid / On-Campus)6-Month Contract-to-Hire$90,000-$115,000, depending on experienceStandard business hours with limited on-call rotationWe're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help design, deploy, and support a large enterprise wired and wireless network environment in Knoxville.This is a senior, hands-on engineering role for someone who is comfortable owning complex network issues and leading projects from design through implementation. The environment includes large-scale LAN/WAN, wireless, routing, switching, VPN, firewalls, and network security. You'll also have the opportunity to work with newer technologies such as EVPN/VXLAN and hybrid cloud networking.What You'll Be DoingDesign, deploy, and support enterprise wired and wireless networksLead network projects from discovery and design through implementationConfigure and troubleshoot routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, and firewallsSupport LAN/WAN, Layer 2/3, TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, and Wi-FiConfigure VPN connectivity for remote users and site-to-site environmentsTroubleshoot complex network outages, latency, connectivity, and performance issuesPerform root-cause analysis and recommend long-term fixesMonitor network performance and use telemetry to identify potential issuesSupport network security including ACLs, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN, and firewall technologiesPartner with vendors and internal teams on major upgrades and deploymentsMaintain network diagrams, configurations, standards, and inventory documentationProvide technical direction to other team members as neededWhat We're Looking For6 years of Network Engineering or Network Administration experienceStrong enterprise routing and switching backgroundHands-on experience with large LAN and WAN environmentsWorking knowledge of BGP and other routing protocolsStrong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networkingExperience with enterprise wireless networksExperience configuring and troubleshooting VPNsKnowledge of firewalls, ACLs, network security, and IDS/IPSStrong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skillsAbility to independently lead technical projects and implementationsAssociate degree or equivalent related backgroundNice to HaveExperience with Juniper and JunosEVPN and VXLAN experienceLarge campus network experienceHybrid cloud or Azure networking experienceNetwork Access Control (NAC)Structured cabling knowledgeHigher education experienceCCNA, CCNP, CWNA, CWDP, AZ-700, PMP, or similar certificationsWork EnvironmentThis position is based in Knoxville, TN and requires regular on-campus work, with some flexibility for hybrid/remote work.The role participates in a limited on-call rotation covering evenings and weekends.
On-call coverage is approximately one week at a time and generally occurs only three to four times per year.By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.
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