Skills Network engineering, Firewall, Router, Cisco routers, Paloalto, Cisco switches, Data center, Switches, Troubleshooting, ACI, Arista, VXlan Top Skills Details Network engineering,Firewall,Router,Cisco routers,Paloalto,Cisco switches,Data center,Switches,Troubleshooting,ACI Description JOB DESCRIPTION • Principal Engineer Lead – Network Operations – A successful candidate will provide 24x7 technical leadership and operational support for Enterprise Network organization. Detailed Description • Lead Major Incident Support efforts, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution and communication during critical network incidents relying on his/her ability to pull together technical resources to gather accurate information to provide data driven solutions. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues escalated from Tier-1 and Tier-2 support teams, conduct post-mortem/Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on major incidents to identify underlying causes and implement corrective actions. • Maintains current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommends modifications as required. • Engage with Platform Engineering teams to align network operations with platform development and enhancements. • Create all required technical documentation in accordance with Change Control and project management processes and procedures. • Work with developers to create automation workflows that enhance network operations and efficiency. • Provide training and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. • Provide after hours and on-call support as needed. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, work, and/or military experience. • 8+ years of experience in troubleshooting complex network technologies throughout all layers of the OSI model and deploying/diagnosing the following protocols and functions: IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, VLANs, MPLS, IPSEC, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, VxLAN, EVPN, VRRP, MLAG, VPC, STP, Anycast, IPSEC, SSL, TLS. • 5+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining highly available underlay and overlay networking & security constructs (EVPN, VxLAN, SD-WAN, VMWare NSX). • 4+ years of experience with Campus Networks including wired and wireless, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco DNA, Cisco ISE and SASE architectures. • 4+ years of experience in network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS/802.1x. Preferred Qualifications • 4+ years of experience in automating Network and/or Security deployments & functions in a Multi-Tenant/Multi-Data-Center environment using coding/scripting languages (Python, Ansible, PowerShell, etc.). • Excellent communication skills (written/verbal) to properly articulate complicated Network/Security designs to management and business partners. • Experience deploying & maintaining large scale L2 & L3 DataCenter Networks. • Experience with Cisco (IOS & NXOS) and Arista (EOS), F5 (Big-IP), Paloalto (PanOS), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). • Experience with Ansible, AWX, AAP. • Experience with a cloud platform such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. • Experience with UNIX/Linux. • Technical certifications such as Cisco CCNP-Enterprise or Datacenter, CCIE, Palo Alto PCCSA, PCNS, PCNSE, or F5. • Experience in an enterprise environment and previous banking/financial industry experience is a plus. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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 hybrid position in Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025. 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 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.
Job Type
Fulltime role
Skills required
No particular skills mentioned.
Location
Westerville, Ohio
Salary
$50 - $70
Date Posted
June 27, 2025
TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Network Engineer Lead to provide 24x7 technical leadership and operational support for their Enterprise Network organization in Westerville, Ohio. The role involves troubleshooting complex network issues, leading incident support efforts, and mentoring team members.