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Network Engineer

TEKsystems

Greensboro, NC · HybridContract / Temporary$45–65/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$45–65/hr
Location
Greensboro, NCHybrid
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

TEKsystems is seeking a Network Engineer II for a retail customer, supporting network infrastructure across approximately 90 stores. The role includes configuring and improving Meraki wireless and SD-WAN environments, modernizing Fortigate firewalls, and independently troubleshooting and optimizing network systems. The position is contract-based and hybrid in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network EngineeringRoutingOSPFEIGRPBGPSwitchingSTPVLANsMPLSSD-WANVPNMerakiCisco NetworkingFortinet FirewallsWireless DesignWireless TuningSolarWindsAzure NetworkingIndependent ExecutionTroubleshootingProblem-Solving

Qualifications

5+ Years ExperienceCCNP

Benefits

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

Full job description

Description

Job Description

TEKsystems Global Retail customer is looking for an experienced Network engineer. They will need engineering and design experience around Cisco Meraki Wireless, SDwan and Fortigate Firewalls. They have roughly 90 retails stores and some of the immediate work will involve hands on configuration of the Meraki wireless devices and shipping Out to the stores. From there, they will work with an onsite partner who does the physical rack and stack. Other work will entrail various improvements across their Meraki environment both Wireless and SD-WAN. Additionally modernizing and maintaining their Fortigate Firewall environment.

Network Engineer II

Position Summary

The Network Engineer II is responsible for independent execution, troubleshooting, and optimization of network infrastructure, supporting both operational stability and project delivery.


Key Responsibilities

Independently configure, deploy, and support network and security infrastructure

Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN environments

Implement network changes (routing, firewall policies, SD-WAN, wireless tuning)

Lead site deployments (stores, warehouses, offices) including circuit turn-up and validation

Analyze network performance and recommend improvements and optimizations

Support security initiatives (segmentation, NAC, IPS tuning)

Participate in DR testing and incident response, including root cause analysis

Work directly with vendors and MSP to resolve escalated issues

Maintain accurate documentation and configurations

Provide guidance to Engineer I resources


Skills & Qualifications

510 years of hands-on experience

Strong working knowledge of:

o Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)

o Switching (STP, VLANs)

o WAN (MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN)

Experience with:

o Meraki and/or Cisco enterprise networking

o Fortinet firewalls and VPN

o Wireless design and tuning

o SolarWinds or similar monitoring tools

o Azure networking (VNETs, gateways, connectivity)

CCNP preferred


Success Profile

Works independently on most tasks

Owns troubleshooting end-to-end

Delivers projects and operational improvements

Balances execution with problem-solving and optimization

Skills

Network engineering, Meraki

Top Skills Details

Network engineering,Meraki

Additional Skills & Qualifications

SDwan

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/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 Greensboro, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Greensboro,NC.

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 4,085 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$45–65/hr
  • US median$51–61/hr155 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $55/hr, is 3% below the US median midpoint ($57/hr) — in the middle half of Network Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 87 open Network Engineer jobs in North Carolina and 4,085 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,539 postings).
Education
1,225 of the 4,085 open Network Engineer jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 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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