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Network Engineer

TEKsystems

Baltimore, MDContract$60–70/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$60–70/hr
Location
Baltimore, MD
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

TEKsystems seeks an Intermediate Network/Infrastructure Engineer to provide hands-on support in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role focuses on Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls, IT/OT connectivity, and Windows Server infrastructure, with support for virtualization, cloud, identity, backup, and manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate has experience in a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical, life sciences, laboratory, or manufacturing environment. The position is onsite in downtown Baltimore approximately four days per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Networking and Infrastructure EngineeringCisco SwitchingFirewallsEnterprise Network TroubleshootingWindows ServerVirtualizationIT/OT ConnectivityGxP/CSV Requirements

Qualifications

GxP-Regulated Industry Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

We are seeking an Intermediate Network/Infrastructure Engineer to provide hands-on infrastructure and network support within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role will have a strong focus on Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls, IT/OT connectivity, and Windows Server infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical, life sciences, laboratory, or manufacturing environment and is comfortable supporting critical onsite infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and troubleshoot Cisco switches, wireless networks, and Palo Alto firewalls

  • Manage connectivity and network separation between corporate IT and OT environments

  • Administer and support Windows Server infrastructure

  • Support Nutanix and VMware virtual environments

  • Assist with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SSO, MFA, and access management

  • Support Azure, AWS, Veeam backup/recovery, patching, and vulnerability management

  • Provide infrastructure support for manufacturing, quality, and laboratory systems

  • Assist with disaster recovery, business continuity, and systems lifecycle activities

Required Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on networking and infrastructure engineering experience

  • Experience with Cisco switching, firewalls, and enterprise network troubleshooting

  • Windows Server and virtualization experience

  • Experience supporting IT/OT connectivity

  • Previous experience in a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical, life sciences, or manufacturing environment

  • Understanding of GxP/CSV requirements

  • Ability to work onsite in downtown Baltimore approximately 4 days per week

  • Comfortable working in a contract position

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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.

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

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.

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

Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,947 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–70/hr
  • US median$50–60/hr169 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $65/hr, is 18% above the US median midpoint ($55/hr) — in the middle half of Network Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 197 open Network Engineer jobs in Maryland and 3,947 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (3,423 postings).
Education
1,356 of the 3,947 open Network Engineer jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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