Job Description

Duration: 12-Week Contract

Location: Tampa, FL Area (100% Onsite)

Travel: Required to multiple locations throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area

We are seeking a Network Engineer to support infrastructure modernization efforts across multiple sites in the Tampa area. This role will focus on evaluating network power requirements, recommending and implementing switch upgrades, conducting wireless assessments, and designing backup power solutions to ensure network reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure

• Evaluate existing network environments and recommend switch upgrades based on current and future capacity needs.
• Assess network performance, connectivity, and hardware requirements across multiple locations.
• Configure and support Cisco switching environments, including VLANs and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking.
• Analyze port density, uplink requirements, and overall network performance demands.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Design

• Calculate power requirements for devices including VoIP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.
• Design and validate PoE budgets using IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt standards.
• Ensure switches can support device power requirements without oversubscription.
• Plan for power redundancy and high-availability network environments.

UPS & Power Backup Solutions

• Design UPS and battery backup strategies for network infrastructure.
• Calculate wattage and VA requirements for network switches and connected devices.
• Develop outage runtime plans for critical network services.
• Recommend UPS solutions with remote monitoring and management capabilities.

Wireless Assessments

• Travel to sites throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area to perform wireless assessments and infrastructure evaluations.
• Validate wireless coverage, capacity, and performance requirements.
• Identify coverage gaps and recommend improvements to support end-user and business application needs.
• Document findings and provide infrastructure recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer, Network Administrator, or Network Architect.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and enterprise switching.
• Experience with PoE power budgeting and switch selection.
• Knowledge of UPS systems, battery backup solutions, and power redundancy planning.
• Experience configuring VLANs and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly between locations throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP certification.
• Experience with enterprise wireless environments.
• Knowledge of network, server, storage, and application architecture.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.00/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 fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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.