Zeektek
Senior Network Engineer
Hybrid (Columbus, OH) | Contract to Hire We are seeking a
Senior Network Engineer
to design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This hybrid role requires candidates to live in
Columbus, OH or the surrounding area . This is a
contract-to-hire
opportunity.
Key Responsibilities: Design robust, scalable LAN, WAN, data center, wireless, and hybrid cloud networks. Select appropriate networking protocols, technologies, and hardware (routers, switches, firewalls). Implement network security best practices: segmentation, VPNs, ACLs, IDS/IPS, and encryption. Integrate network infrastructure with servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms. Leverage network automation, APIs, and scripting to streamline processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure IT services. Provide L4 production infrastructure support and document network designs and procedures. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience designing and implementing IT network solutions. Expertise in VLANs, OSPF, BGP, VPN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and security systems. Experience with Agile, ITSM/ITIL, and enterprise architecture practices. Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Skills: Network architecture, cloud networking (SaaS/PaaS), and security. System development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, DevOps, Waterfall). Technology evaluation, budgeting, and process improvement.
Hybrid (Columbus, OH) | Contract to Hire We are seeking a
Senior Network Engineer
to design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This hybrid role requires candidates to live in
Columbus, OH or the surrounding area . This is a
contract-to-hire
opportunity.
Key Responsibilities: Design robust, scalable LAN, WAN, data center, wireless, and hybrid cloud networks. Select appropriate networking protocols, technologies, and hardware (routers, switches, firewalls). Implement network security best practices: segmentation, VPNs, ACLs, IDS/IPS, and encryption. Integrate network infrastructure with servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms. Leverage network automation, APIs, and scripting to streamline processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure IT services. Provide L4 production infrastructure support and document network designs and procedures. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience designing and implementing IT network solutions. Expertise in VLANs, OSPF, BGP, VPN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and security systems. Experience with Agile, ITSM/ITIL, and enterprise architecture practices. Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Skills: Network architecture, cloud networking (SaaS/PaaS), and security. System development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, DevOps, Waterfall). Technology evaluation, budgeting, and process improvement.