Zeektek is hiring: Network Engineer in Columbus

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

• Bachelor’s 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.
• Technology evaluation, budgeting, and process improvement.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type: Contract.

Job function: Information Technology and Other.

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting; Hospitals and Health Care.