Job Description
Network Engineer (F5 Focused)
Work Model & Location
Contract Phase:
100% Remote
Conversion to Full‑Time:
Hybrid schedule
Must be located in (or willing to relocate to) one of the following upon conversion:
Rochester, NY
Cincinnati, OH
St. Pete, FL
Sarasota, FL
Tempe, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Dallas, TX
Lehigh Valley, PA
Role Overview
Seeking a
Network Engineer
to join the enterprise infrastructure team. This role is a
backfill for BAU (Business As Usual) network operations , as an engineer is being dedicated full‑time to a large, multi‑year strategic initiative spanning the next
five years . The ideal candidate is a
Level 3 Network Engineer
with deep enterprise experience supporting
Cisco and Arista environments , and
strong hands‑on expertise with F5 BIG‑IP
platforms. This role is
heavily F5‑focused , with approximately
80% of time spent supporting F5
and
20% supporting core network BAU activities
across WAN, LAN, and data center environments.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a
Level 3 escalation engineer
for enterprise network infrastructure
Design, implement, and support
Layer 2 and Layer 3
network solutions in large‑scale enterprise environments
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot
Cisco (IOS/NX‑OS)
and
Arista (EOS)
routing and switching platforms, including:
BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN
Spanning Tree, MLAG, port‑channeling
QoS, ACLs
Own and support the
F5 BIG‑IP environment , including:
LTM (Local Traffic Manager)
GTM/DNS (preferred)
ASM (preferred)
Virtual servers, pools, iRules, SSL offload, and traffic management
Support and troubleshoot
MPLS, WAN, LAN, VPN, and Wi‑Fi
environments
Monitor network performance and availability; perform
root‑cause analysis
for incidents and outages
Implement and maintain
network security best practices , including segmentation, firewall policies, and access control
Participate in on‑call rotations and provide after‑hours support for critical incidents
Collaborate with
security, systems, cloud, and application teams
to support ongoing business needs
Maintain accurate
network documentation , diagrams, and configuration standards
Contribute to
automation and scripting initiatives
(Python, Ansible, or similar) to improve operational efficiency
Required Qualifications
7+ years
of experience building and supporting
enterprise‑scale network environments
Strong hands‑on experience with
Cisco and Arista
routing and switching platforms
Proven experience with
BGP, OSPF , and large
L2/L3
switching environments
Extensive hands‑on experience supporting
F5 BIG‑IP
in production enterprise environments
Demonstrated troubleshooting experience across
MPLS, WAN, LAN, and wireless
networks
Strong understanding of
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs , and network security fundamentals
Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk, etc.)
Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast‑paced, enterprise environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
Experience with
QoS, VPN, GRE, IPsec
Exposure to
Juniper
networking platforms
Experience with
SAN/NAS
storage environments
Familiarity with
VMware
and Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange)
Experience with
network automation or infrastructure‑as‑code
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.
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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.