Network Engineer V

TEKsystems; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 179,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems in New Albany, OH, is seeking an Experienced Network Engineer to support data center networking deployments, program-level leadership, and automation initiatives. This contract, fully onsite role focuses on deployment planning, execution, and operational readiness in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has expert-level network engineering experience in large-scale data centers, strong cross-functional communication, and a proven ability to lead deployment programs while

Qualifications

• Network deployment experience in large-scale environments.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Program-level leadership and the ability to own and drive deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Track the execution of deployment tasks, including implementation support, turn-up readiness, and validation of network changes.
• Support network deployment activities for data center and/or backbone networking environments.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to reduce risk, increase consistency, and improve delivery timelines.
• Leverage automation tools and scripting to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation workflows, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure deployments align with technical requirements and timelines.
• Maintain clear documentation of deployment activities, issues encountered, and remediation steps.

Skills

Network deployment

Cross-functional comms

Program leadership

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

Description

Our large IT client is seeking an Experienced Network Engineer to support our continuous network deployment efforts and operational readiness for data center networking initiatives at the program level. The engineer will be responsible for tracking execution at a high level, handling reporting, and driving escalations to ensure that deadlines are met. You will contribute to planning and executing network builds, improving deployment consistency, and enhancing automation and process efficiency.

Responsibilities for this role

• Track the execution of deployment tasks, including implementation support, turn-up readiness, and validation of network changes
• Support network deployment activities for data center and/or backbone networking environments
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to reduce risk, increase consistency, and improve delivery timelines
• Leverage automation tools and scripting to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation workflows, documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure deployments align with technical requirements and timelines
• Maintain clear documentation of deployment activities, issues encountered, and remediation steps

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Large data center deployment experience
• Experience at major tech companies (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle)
• Prior leadership or program management experience overseeing deployment teams
• Experience with Tier 2 providers building large-scale data centers
• Fortune 10 enterprise experience with extensive network infrastructure
• Understanding of automation tools and frameworks

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Experienced network engineering professional with large-scale network deployment experience and program-level leadership responsibilities.

Likely Job Titles: Not Specified in Job Description.

Relevant Industries: Large-scale data center environments, major technology companies, Tier 2 providers building large-scale data centers, Fortune 10 enterprises with extensive network infrastructure.

Technical Expertise: Network design and deployment, data center networking, automation, scripting, orchestration, routing, switching, redundancy, troubleshooting methodologies, operational process improvement.

Key Traits: Ability to identify gaps and problems, escalates appropriately, communicate effectively across cross-functional teams, understand deployment processes end to end, own and drive deliverables, manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and provide leadership.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Must-Have Skills

• 1 Network deployment experience-deep understanding of how networks are deployed in large-scale environments
• 2 Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• 3 Program-level leadership and the ability to own and drive deliverables

Nice-to-have Skills

• 1 Understanding of automation tools and frameworks
• 2 Large data center deployment experience
• 3 Experience at major tech companies (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Albany, OH.

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130.00 - $145.00/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 New Albany,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.

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 regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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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.