Operational Network Engineer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring an Operational Network Engineer for a hybrid role. This is a contract opportunity with a leading company.

In this position, you will join the Network Triage and Troubleshooting Team (NTT), responsible for diagnosing and resolving high-severity issues that affect external customers. These issues can range from network outages to application slowness, connectivity problems, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in networking technologies, security, and cloud infrastructure, along with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Operational Network Engineer Responsibilities:

• Identify and mitigate high-severity issues including network outages, slowness, and connectivity problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver fast and effective solutions.
• Apply deep understanding of networking technologies and security practices.
• Utilize software-defined networking and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues using tools such as Python and Ansible.
• Integrate PaaS services and manage cloud-based environments.
• Support and improve ITSM practices across incident, problem, and change management.

Operational Network Engineer Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, security, and architecture.
• Infrastructure software development and automation skills in Python.
• Proven experience with virtual network and security constructs of AWS and/or Azure.
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCSE certifications (desirable).
• Network security experience and certifications (a plus).
• Expertise in cloud networking and security constructs (DMZ).
• In-depth knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud technologies.
• Expertise in IP routing, firewalls, load balancers, proxies, and DNS.
• Knowledge of cloud PaaS service integration.
• Experience with ITSM practices (Change/Incident/Problem).
• Advocate for and practitioner of infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience with Python/Ansible/SDN programming.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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