Network Operations Engineer

Network Operations Engineer

Contract: 6 months + ext

Rate: $42-51/hr

Hybrid: 1-2 days/wk on-site

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in network or infrastructure engineering roles.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with VMware NSX-T and vSphere.

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing/switching, and basic load balancing concepts.

• Familiarity with Layer 2/3 networking tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, ARP).

• Experience with network troubleshooting and operational support in virtualized environments.

• Ability to follow structured operational processes and collaborate across teams.

• Basic scripting or automation experience using PowerShell or similar tools.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Exposure to AVI Networks, VMware HCX, or vRealize Network Insight.

• Understanding of VXLAN, EVPN/BGP, or other network overlay technologies.

• Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, and network security concepts (ACLs, micro-segmentation, zero trust).

• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, especially Azure VMware Solution (AVS).

• Familiarity with Ansible for automation and configuration management.

• ITIL or similar operations framework knowledge.

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a skilled Senior Operations Engineer to support and maintain enterprise infrastructure with a focus on virtualization, networking, and automation. This role is critical to the success of the AVS project and will help ensure operational continuity across engineering and infrastructure teams. You’ll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support VMware NSX-T and vSphere environments, troubleshoot issues, and maintain system performance.