Network Engineer
TEKsystems - Jefferson, AR
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Description The primary focus of the position is supporting the campus network. However the engineer will be part of the enterprise network team and may be working tickets for anywhere in the enterprise. The engineer will also be in the on-call rotation which has about 20 people in it. They will be secondary 1 week and then primary 1 week. The technology stack is primarily Cisco catalyst and ISR's with some ACI. We do have Juniper in the core as well. Knowledge of BGP, OSPF is required. There are hardware refreshes that happen every year as gear is phased out/replaced -- How much depends on funding the agency has. While it doesn't require cloud networking, it would be beneficial. The client is moving toward Cisco SD-WAN so knowledge there is a plus. We use ServiceNow and SolarWinds. Scripting isn't required but we are moving toward automation for as much as possible so knowledge of those would be helpful. Job Responsibilities: u2022 Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands. u2022 Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs. u2022 Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades. u2022 Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems. u2022 Determine specific network hardware or software requirements such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas. u2022 Develop and implement solutions for network problems. u2022 Develop conceptual, logical or physical network designs. Skills: u2022 Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. u2022 Ability to work independently and manage oneu2019s time. u2022 Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. u2022 Knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage. u2022 Knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software. Skills network engineering, ticket resolution, CISCO, CISCO Catalyst, ISR, ACI, Juniper, BGP, OSPF, SDWAN, ServiceNow, SolarWinds Required Education/Experience: u2022 Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required. u2022 5-7 years experience required. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jefferson, AR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Jefferson,AR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026. h4>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 Weu2019re 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. Weu2019re 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. Weu2019re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Weu2019re 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 . 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.
Created: 2026-02-27