Senior Network Engineer

The client is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to assist in a network refresh and expansion of their entire network. This will affect 45 out of the 65 facilities and their data center. They will be rebuilding and reengineering the network team. Design and documentation is required in this position. This role is similar to a Lead Network Engineer as it does include project ownership, architecture involvement, and mentoring responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads architecture, design, and enterprise network stratgy
• Requires CCNP
• 6+ years of experience
• Comfortable mentoring a team, owning large projects and being an escalation point
• Familiarity with Azure, VOIP, security standards and enterprise tools

This individual should have experience with advanced working technologies within networking. There are currently 2 physical datacenters, but there is a possibility of a potential hybrid environment in the future.

CCNP is REQUIRED

Experience can substitute for a degree.

Skills

• Network engineering, Ccna, Cisco routers, Data center, Wireless, Switches

Top Skills' Details

• Cisco or Fortinet Routing/Switches (Catalyst 9200/9300 Switches)
• Firewalls experience: Checkpoint, Fortigate, or Meraki (seniors have more than 1 and more in depth knowledge)
• Wireless: Extreme or Fortinet Access Points
• Load Balancers: F5 familiarity
• Plus: Orion, CCNA/CCNPs

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• *TRAVEL REQUIREMENT* - this position will require up to about 40% travel.
• Must be willing/flexible to travel often to the facilities across 20 states. Roughly go out for a week or so then be home for 2 weeks maybe go here for a day then come back
• Must be willing to come into the Nashville office 4x a week when not traveling - office is located in Brentwood
• Must be okay with working for a prison and going into them
• Soft skills: good attitude, willing to put in the extra work, passionate and motivated to learn

***A company who supports immigration***

Conversion salary for this role - $129K MAX (do not submit candidates who are not comfortable accepting a full time role at this rate)

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Brentwood, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $57.00/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 Brentwood,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.

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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.