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Job Description: Network Tools Consultant

Position Summary

The Network Tools Consultant will provide technical support, administration, integration, automation, and consulting for infrastructure management, monitoring, observability, and automation platforms used to manage network and telecom infrastructure. The role will work closely with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, vendors, and support organizations to identify management and monitoring requirements, implement effective tooling solutions, troubleshoot operational issues, and improve the efficiency, reliability, visibility, and sustainability of network operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration, maintenance, configuration, customization, troubleshooting, upgrades, vulnerability patching, integration, and product support for network infrastructure management, monitoring, and automation tools.

• Support tools that provide real-time monitoring, configuration management, trending, job scheduling, systems automation, and sustainable management of network and telecom infrastructure.

• Work with engineering and support organizations to gather infrastructure management requirements and implement solutions that effectively monitor and manage the network infrastructure.

• Provide infrastructure management consulting for new technology initiatives, new monitoring requests, and lifecycle or upgrade projects.

• Develop, maintain, integrate, and support scripts, programs, workflows, and automations that improve network management, monitoring, reporting, and operational efficiency.

• Respond quickly and effectively to operational problems, perform root-cause analysis, and help resolve recurring issues.

• Create and maintain clear technical documentation for supported platforms, processes, procedures, integrations, and project work.

• Support cybersecurity, compliance, and risk-related requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley and NERC CIP compliance where applicable.

• Participate in rotating 24/7 on-call support as needed.

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure, and business-aligned tooling solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure components and network infrastructure.

• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure management, network management, monitoring, or observability tools.

• Experience with network management protocols and concepts such as SNMP, TL1, and NETCONF.

• System administration experience on Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows Server platforms.

• Strong analytical, diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Scripting or automation experience using technologies such as Python, Ansible, shell scripting, Perl, Expect, or similar tools.

• Knowledge of REST web services, APIs, JSON, and related integration concepts.

• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments.

• Professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to engage users, gather requirements, influence internal and vendor stakeholders, and provide practical consulting for infrastructure management needs.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with network infrastructure management or monitoring tools comparable to Micro Focus / OpenText Network Automation, MegaSys Telenium, Ciena Navigator, Nokia NSP/NFM-P, Adtran AOE/MCP, or similar platforms.

• Experience with network monitoring, observability, event management, performance monitoring, or fault management platforms.

• Experience supporting carrier-grade, telecommunications, utility, or operational technology (OT) network environments.

• Experience providing lifecycle, upgrade, migration, or product implementation support for enterprise applications.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, network segmentation, control zones, and security-related project work.

• Knowledge of ITIL industry best practices and operational support processes.

• Knowledge of SQL using Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, or similar database platforms.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled operations, automation, analytics, or emerging approaches to improving infrastructure support.

• Familiarity with telecom and transport technologies such as DWDM, MPLS, LTE, microwave, optical transport, or related carrier-grade infrastructure.

Skills

network monitor, network management, linux administration, Platform Support, Scripting, Automation, telecom

Top Skills Details

network monitor,network management,linux administration,Platform Support,Scripting,Automation

Additional Skills & Qualification

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience in systems management, infrastructure management, network systems engineering, telecom systems engineering, or enterprise application support may be considered.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $66.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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

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