Network Engineer

TEKsystems; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hybrid work in Greensboro

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Network Engineer II for a contract position based in Greensboro, NC. The role focuses on configuring and supporting Meraki Wireless, SD-WAN, and Fortigate firewalls across ~90 retail stores, with onsite rack-and-stack coordination.

You will lead end-to-end network troubleshooting, optimization, and security initiatives, working with vendors and an onsite partner to deliver reliable, scalable networking infrastructure in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 510 years of hands-on experience
• Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Switching (STP, VLANs)
• WAN (MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN)
• Meraki and/or Cisco enterprise networking
• Fortinet firewalls and VPN
• Wireless design and tuning
• SolarWinds or similar monitoring tools
• Azure networking (VNETs, gateways, connectivity)

Responsibilities

• Independently configure, deploy, and support network and security infrastructure
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN environments
• Implement network changes (routing, firewall policies, SD-WAN, wireless tuning)
• Lead site deployments (stores, warehouses, offices) including circuit turn-up and validation
• Analyze network performance and recommend improvements and optimizations
• Support security initiatives (segmentation, NAC, IPS tuning)
• Participate in DR testing and incident response, including root cause analysis
• Work directly with vendors and MSP to resolve escalated issues
• Maintain accurate documentation and configurations
• Provide guidance to Engineer I resources

Skills

Meraki

SD-WAN

Fortinet

Networking

VPN

Routing

Wireless design

Education

CCNP certification

Tools

SolarWinds

Azure networking

Job description

Description

Job Description

TEKsystems Global Retail customer is looking for an experienced Network engineer. They will need engineering and design experience around Cisco Meraki Wireless, SDwan and Fortigate Firewalls. They have roughly 90 retails stores and some of the immediate work will involve hands on configuration of the Meraki wireless devices and shipping Out to the stores. From there, they will work with an onsite partner who does the physical rack and stack. Other work will entrail various improvements across their Meraki environment both Wireless and SD-WAN. Additionally modernizing and maintaining their Fortigate Firewall environment.

Network Engineer II

Position Summary

The Network Engineer II is responsible for independent execution, troubleshooting, and optimization of network infrastructure, supporting both operational stability and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently configure, deploy, and support network and security infrastructure
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN environments
• Implement network changes (routing, firewall policies, SD-WAN, wireless tuning)
• Lead site deployments (stores, warehouses, offices) including circuit turn-up and validation
• Analyze network performance and recommend improvements and optimizations
• Support security initiatives (segmentation, NAC, IPS tuning)
• Participate in DR testing and incident response, including root cause analysis
• Work directly with vendors and MSP to resolve escalated issues
• Maintain accurate documentation and configurations
• Provide guidance to Engineer I resources

Skills & Qualifications

510 years of hands-on experience

Strong Working Knowledge Of

• Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Switching (STP, VLANs)
• WAN (MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN)

Experience With

• Meraki and/or Cisco enterprise networking
• Fortinet firewalls and VPN
• Wireless design and tuning
• SolarWinds or similar monitoring tools
• Azure networking (VNETs, gateways, connectivity)

CCNP preferred

Success Profile

Works independently on most tasks

Owns troubleshooting end-to-end

Delivers projects and operational improvements

Balances execution with problem-solving and optimization

Skills

Network engineering, Meraki

Top Skills Details

Network engineering,Meraki

Additional Skills & Qualifications

SDwan

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Greensboro,NC.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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