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Sophia Fink

IT Recruiter at IDR, Inc.
4.87 from 137 reviews
Job
Senior Network Engineer – WAN/LAN
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
CONTRACT TO HIRE
TERMS: contract to hire
START DATE: 10/26/26

IDR is seeking a Senior Network Engineer – WAN/LAN to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Knoxville, Tennessee.

This role is centered around deploying, managing, and evolving enterprise wired and wireless networks within a university setting, supporting large-scale campus infrastructure. The organization works within the higher education sector, focusing on cutting-edge networking solutions to support academic and administrative functions.

Position Overview for the Senior Network Engineer – WAN/LAN:

  • This senior-level networking expert will deploy, manage, and improve wired and wireless network solutions across a campus enterprise architecture.
  • Responsible for leading large-scale network projects, upgrades, and implementations independently with minimal oversight.
  • Supports network operations by providing expert-level troubleshooting, planning, and documentation.
  • Participates in on-call rotations to ensure network reliability outside of regular hours.
  • Researches and applies new networking technologies to enhance university systems.

Requirements for the Senior Network Engineer – WAN/LAN:

  • Associate degree in a related field.
  • Six (6) years of direct industry-related experience in network administration and/or network engineering.
  • Intermediate working knowledge of networking concepts: WAN/LAN, DNS/DHCP, Layer 3/2, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, firewalls, and security policies such as access control lists.
  • Ability to glean network requirements from users, technical and conceptual drawings.
  • Proven experience in the planning and execution of large-scale network infrastructure deployments.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
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