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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract position – Network Engineer / Chesapeake VA – (JOB-21732). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Description : Network Engineer

Contract-To-Hire

On-site

Local Candidates Only!

Chesapeake, VA

No C2C Candidates!!!!

We're looking for a highly capable and experienced Senior Network Engineer to help build and operate a scalable, resilient municipal broadband network. This role is critical in supporting the full lifecycle of network operations—from initial design and deployment to ongoing performance monitoring, maintenance, and incident response. You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to implement best practices, optimize performance, and drive forward initiatives related to smart cities, digital equity, and future-ready infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the implementation of operational ISP infrastructure, including the design and deployment of scalable network architecture and best practices.
• Collaborate with vendor partners and internal stakeholders to build and optimize a next-generation broadband network.
• Design, deploy, and support fiber and wireless network components to support smart city initiatives and equitable access.
• Oversee full lifecycle network operations : planning, provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Configure and support core and access network elements in a service provider or municipal ISP environment.
• Maintain and optimize transport networks, routing infrastructure, and active components.
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, wireless gear, and optical transport equipment.
• Respond to and resolve advanced (Level III / IV) network issues, including customer escalations.
• Monitor network performance and respond to alerts using appropriate tools and systems.
• Conduct regular software upgrades and maintain device configurations aligned with security and performance standards.
• Document network topology, configurations, policies, and SOPs to ensure operational transparency and repeatability.
• Train internal technical and field operations staff on troubleshooting, monitoring, and routine maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate closely with stakeholders and end-users to plan and provision services and expansions.
• Act as technical lead on infrastructure projects, coordinating efforts between internal teams and external contractors.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and support after-hours maintenance and emergency response as needed.

Required Qualifications :

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visitwww.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.

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