Cloud Network Engineer

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Holyoke
Jun 18, 2025
Description Our client is soliciting resumes for a Lead Network Engineer Consultant to fill a position assisting the Infrastructure Services Department. The Consultant will be required as soon as possible through May 05, 2026, with possible extension. The preferred work posture for the position is hybrid. Consultants must be W2 employees of your firm; corp. to corp. relationships are not allowed. Equipment They are not allowed to deploy company owned or leased assets to Vendors or Consultants for use in any location outside of its facilities; therefore, Consultants working in remote or hybrid postures will be required to supply all their own equipment. They will only provide equipment to Consultants for work performed 100% onsite. Consultants will not be allowed to take any of their specific equipment off premises. Consultant Requirements - Lead Network Engineer Consultant * Experience leveraging Ansible, Terraform and GitOps for Configuration Management and related workflows * Knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, Prisma Cloud for AWS. * Demonstrated experience integrating corporate networks, including point-to-point/VPN, with AWS as well as AWS via Direct Connect. * Demonstrated experience working with Internal/External BGP enterprise deployments * Experience working with wavelength-division multiplexing technologies * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, writing, documentation and customer service skills. Primary Responsibilities * Provide network expertise on projects as a Lead Network Engineer to architect, document, implement and oversee key IT initiatives, across multiple regions, data centers and mixed vendor technologies. * Assess organizational needs and make recommendations to influence the technical direction of the team and organization, promoting efficiency, reliability, excellence, and continuous improvement * Manage network policy changes using change management workflows and GitOps * Lead incident investigations, diagnosis and service restoration of emerging network issues. * Conduct reviews of network systems to proactively identify problems and design, pitch, implement, and lead technical solutions * Consider Application state in relation to network infrastructure, while being able to advocate and explain mission to various levels of technical audiences. Minimum Requirements / Education * Bachelor's degree in information technology related field of study with a network engineering focus, or equivalent experience. * One or more relevant certifications such as CCNP and/or AWS Certified Advanced Networking * Knowledge of IPv6 concepts and methods of deployment Additional Skills & Qualifications We are seeking a candidate with a solid networking foundation who can handle day-to-day tasks involving AWS, Ansible, automation, and standard networking. The ideal candidate should also be proficient in CI/CD processes to support our automation goals. Key requirements include: Networking Expertise: Understanding of routing and major protocols. AWS Network Experience: Familiarity with AWS networking and Terraform. Automation Skills: 1-2 years of experience with Ansible, Terraform, GitHub/GitOps, and the ability to explain these technologies at a high level. Additional Information: Palo Alto: Not a must-have; the team is currently deploying and upskilling on this technology so there will be training On-Call Rotation: Proximity to the office is required for on-call rotation (1 week every 1.5 months), starting 6 months into the role. Candidates should be within an hour's drive from the office. Work Environment: Hybrid posture with on-prem vs. cloud work split around 50-50. Candidates should be local to Western MA, ideally within an hour's drive to Holyoke or Windsor campus, and be onsite in Holyoke on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Projects: Onboarding Palo Alto, Prisma Access, Cloud Manager. Transitioning to a mostly cloud environment with Azure, including building out new edge architecture. Refreshing enterprise core network with access refreshes planned for next year. Initial work will be 60-70% operations and 30-40% project-based, transitioning to a more balanced or project-focused workload over time. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/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 Holyoke,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.