Job Description
Job Description
DevOps/Network Operations Engineer – Linux / Kubernetes
Employment Type: 28 Week Contract, Potential for Extension or Conversion
Work Environment: 24/7 Operations (On-Call Rotation Required)
Location: Philadelphia, PA Onsite/Hybrid
Pay: Available on W2
Position Overview
Seeking a Network Operations Engineer to support a large-scale distributed access architecture initiative focused on delivering high-speed, scalable network capabilities through virtualization. This role is part of an operations team responsible for platform stand-up, system reliability, and ongoing support of next-generation network infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in networking, Linux systems, and containerized environments, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support platform stand-up activities, including software installation, system configuration, and network setup
- Execute change management activities such as system upgrades, risk mitigation, and automation scripting
- Monitor and troubleshoot network and system issues to ensure stability and performance
- Perform incident mitigation and resolution as part of an on-call rotation (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Identify recurring issues and partner with engineering teams to implement long-term solutions
- Support operations for virtualized network platforms (e.g., vCMTS environments)
- Collaborate with product and project teams to integrate and operationalize new technologies
- Develop and maintain automation tools using scripting languages
- Assist with hardware deployment, replacement, and troubleshooting
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a production operations environment (24/7 support model)
- Strong experience with:
- Unix/Linux systems administration
- Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting
- Scripting/automation (e.g., Bash, Python)
- Experience with network configuration and troubleshooting across enterprise devices (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues
- Experience working in high-availability environments with on-call responsibilities
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments
- Familiarity with Jenkins, Ansible, and Git
- Relevant networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, JNCIA)
- Experience with infrastructure automation and system monitoring
- Exposure to new product integration and deployment in production environments
- Experience defining and managing IT service processes and performance metrics
Additional Information
- This role operates within a 24/7 environment, requiring participation in an on-call rotation
- Candidates must be comfortable working after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Opportunity to work on advanced networking and virtualization technologies in a large-scale environment