Network Engineer III

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Network Engineer for a contract-to-perm role in Annapolis, MD. The candidate will join the ARINC Global Network (AGN) implementation team, configuring Cisco routers/switches, managing WAN circuits, and collaborating with customers to ensure reliable, scalable connectivity.

Requirements include 4+ years of hands-on Cisco/config experience, BGP/OSPF knowledge, and WAN exposure. This is a hybrid, on-site role with a potential permanent path.

Qualifications

• Hands-on configuration of Cisco routers and switches in production.
• Familiar with BGP/OSPF routing protocols.
• WAN technologies including MPLS/DMVPN and related protocols.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a team or independent setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from start to finish.
• Interface with customers to coordinate WAN implementations.
• Activate WAN circuits and troubleshoot when needed.
• Configure Cisco routers and switches per design specifications.
• Update network documentation and diagrams.

Skills

Cisco routers

BGP

OSPF

WAN technologies

Multitasking

CLI

Tools

Cisco ASA

Juniper gear

AWS Direct Connect

SD-WAN

Job description

This is a contract opportunity that could potentially go permanent

4-5 days per week on-site in Annapolis, MD

Top Skills' Details

1.) 4-5 years of actual hands-on experience in the configuration of Cisco hardware - Routers, switches, and ASA firewalls.

2.) Familiarity with common network routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF (can substitute for EIGRP, but preferably BGP or OSPF protocol exposure).

3.) Familiarity with WAN technologies and protocols such as T1/E1, Frame-Relay, HDLC, DSL, Cellular, MPLS, and DMVPN

4.) Ability to handle multiple rojects/deadlines simultaneously

Must be strong in BGP/CLI

Candidate must be familiar with advanced networking concepts and technologies, including routing, switching, able to plan and configure network communications systems based on Cisco platforms. Candidate must be highly motivated, able to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently

Nice to haves.

• Cisco Certifications - CCNA or CCNP Preferred
• Knowledge of Cloud Services (e.g AWS and Azure)

Description

Our client is a global leader in the Aviation and Transportation industry. One of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. They design, manufacture, and service systems and components and provide integrated solutions for commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft, helicopters, and other platforms.

This opening is in the Annapolis, MD location and will be part of their technology Service & Operations business unit. They are looking to expand the size of their Engineering and Architecture team.

This opening is for a Mid to high Level that wants to get their foot in the door and grow into systems/network engineering and architecture. This opening is due to the growth and workload on their team and they are looking to develop people rather than try to find more high-level architects and engineers in the future.

The ARINC GLOBAL Network (AGN) system is comprised of several private data centers and connects to the far reaches of the globe, in almost every country providing aviation, airport, government, and transportation connectivity. AGN provides private networking in a highly reliable, secure and available world-wide network architecture for our client's IMS mission-critical aviation, transportation, and airport customers.

Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to join the ARINC Global Network (AGN) Implementation team. AGN is a globally distributed network that services a community of interest within the transportation industry. With nearly 2000 routers and eight (8) core nodes worldwide, we are seeking an energetic junior network engineer to assist with the implementation of new connectivity or services to our customers.

Candidate must be familiar with advanced networking concepts and technologies, including routing, switching, application centric and cloud based technologies, able to plan and configure network communications systems based on Cisco platforms. Candidate must be highly motivated, able to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently.

Skills

Wan, Network engineering, Vpn, Bgp, Router, ccna, Cisco, configuration, deployment, Troubleshooting, Switches, Data center, Routing, Infrastructure, Support, Ccnp, cisco routers, cisco asa, cisco switches, cisco certified, network connectivity, network infrastructure, Cisco configuration, Juniper, Routers and switches, Ospf, Firewall

Top Skills Details

Wan,Network engineering,Vpn,Bgp,Router,ccna,Cisco,configuration,deployment,Troubleshooting,Switches,Data center,Routing,Infrastructure,Support,Ccnp

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• - Experience: 4+years in...
• Previous experience configuring and deploying routers
• Experience working in a large scaled WAN environment
• Experience working in a Service Provider environment
• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco ASA firewalls
• Experience with Amazon Web Services Direct Connect (DX) and/or other Cloud Services equivalent
• Experience with Software Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN)
• Experience with Juniper networking products

Job Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from start to finish
• Directly interfacing with customers
• Order and activate WAN circuits; troubleshoot if necessary
• Procure equipment per project requirements
• Configure Cisco routers and switches according to set design
• Coordinate shipping and/or export control (as required)
• Create cutover/migration plans
• Schedule and perform cutovers with customers
• Update documentation (change orders, asset records, circuit records and diagrams)

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a face paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage time for multiple ongoing projects
• Willingness to work evenings and weekend to accommodate customer’s change windows
• At least one year hands on experience with configuring Cisco routers and switches in a production environment
• Working knowledge of common network routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
• Working knowledge of all types of Network Address Translations (NAT)
• Experience with WAN technologies and protocols such as T1/E1, Frame-Relay, HDLC, DSL, Cellular, MPLS, and DMVPN
• Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and/or isolating network related problems

Desired Experience

• Previous experience configuring and deploying routers
• Experience working in a large scaled WAN environment
• Experience working in a Service Provider environment
• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Annapolis, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $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.

• 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 Annapolis,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

About TEKsystems

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

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, colour, 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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