Senior Network Engineer

TEKsystems; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise networking environment. The role covers engineering, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure across corporate locations, data centers, and cloud-connected environments.

Emphasis on automation and modern infrastructure management to improve efficiency and consistency. The ideal candidate will contribute to infrastructure refresh, optimize performance, and uphold security best

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise networks with routing/switching, firewall admin, and VPN tech.
• Hands-on network automation and IaC with Ansible, Terraform and Python.
• CCNP or equivalent experience preferred; familiarity with NAC and large-scale modernization.

Responsibilities

• Implement network solutions across enterprise environments.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and monitor network performance.
• Support security technologies and create technical documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

routing and switching

firewall administration

VPN technologies

network automation

IaC (Infrastructure as Code)

Education

CCNP certification or equival. experience

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance a large-scale enterprise networking environment. This role will be responsible for the engineering, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure spanning corporate locations, data centers, cloud-connected environments, and wireless networks. The ideal candidate will play a key role in infrastructure refresh efforts, network performance optimization, and operational support while helping ensure the stability, scalability, and security of critical business systems. This position will also place a strong emphasis on network automation and modern infrastructure management practices to improve operational efficiency and consistency across the environment.

Responsibilities include implementing network solutions, performing advanced troubleshooting, monitoring network performance, supporting security technologies, creating technical documentation, and partnering with cross-functional technology teams on strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Qualified candidates should have extensive experience supporting enterprise network environments with strong expertise in routing and switching, firewall administration, VPN technologies, and overall network infrastructure operations. Candidates must also have hands‑on experience with network automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices, including tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar automation frameworks used to streamline network deployment, configuration management, and operational support. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leveraging automation to improve consistency, scalability, and efficiency across complex network environments. In addition, candidates should possess strong troubleshooting capabilities, experience supporting cloud‑connected networks, and a solid understanding of network security best practices. Preferred qualifications include a CCNP certification or equivalent experience, familiarity with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, and experience participating in large‑scale infrastructure modernization or transformation initiatives.

This expected to be a 12 month contract engagement with the potential for extension. The position is based in Lexington, South Carolina and requires employees to work onsite at the client location. Candidates must be available to work in the office full‑time, as remote and hybrid work arrangements are not being considered for this opportunity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 Lexington,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.