Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer – Campus Networking Location: Knoxville, TN (Hybrid / On-Campus) Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Compensation Upon Conversion: $90,000–$115,000, depending on experience Schedule: Standard business hours with limited on-call rotation

We’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 Doing

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise wired and wireless networks
• Lead network projects from discovery and design through implementation
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, and firewalls
• Support LAN/WAN, Layer 2/3, TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, and Wi-Fi
• Configure VPN connectivity for remote users and site-to-site environments
• Troubleshoot complex network outages, latency, connectivity, and performance issues
• Perform root-cause analysis and recommend long-term fixes
• Monitor network performance and use telemetry to identify potential issues
• Support network security including ACLs, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN, and firewall technologies
• Partner with vendors and internal teams on major upgrades and deployments
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, standards, and inventory documentation
• Provide technical direction to other team members as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of Network Engineering or Network Administration experience
• Strong enterprise routing and switching background
• Hands-on experience with large LAN and WAN environments
• Working knowledge of BGP and other routing protocols
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
• Experience with enterprise wireless networks
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting VPNs
• Knowledge of firewalls, ACLs, network security, and IDS/IPS
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to independently lead technical projects and implementations
• Associate degree or equivalent related background

Nice to Have

• Experience with Juniper and Junos
• EVPN and VXLAN experience
• Large campus network experience
• Hybrid cloud or Azure networking experience
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Structured cabling knowledge
• Higher education experience
• CCNA, CCNP, CWNA, CWDP, AZ-700, PMP, or similar certifications

Work Environment This 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.

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