Network Operations Engineer/Linux

Title: Network Operations Engineer 
Location: Philadelphia, PA 
Contract: W2 only, 6-month contract with potential for extension or conversion 
Environment: 24/7 operations (on-call rotation, weekends/holidays as needed) 
Pay: $50/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match 

Overview 

This team is building a next-generation distributed cable network architecture to deliver faster speeds and increased bandwidth using virtualization. 

We are seeking a Network Operations Engineer II to support vCMTS (virtual CMTS) and RPHY deployments across a nationwide network. This role combines DevOps, systems, and networking expertise to support critical infrastructure in a high-availability environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support vCMTS platform setup, system installation, and network maintenance 

• Execute system upgrades, change management, and automation scripting 

• Monitor systems and perform incident mitigation in a 24/7 environment 

• Identify recurring issues and partner with engineering teams on long-term solutions 

• Troubleshoot network, server, and application issues 

• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash) 

• Collaborate with product and project teams to deploy and operationalize new solutions 

• Participate in an on-call rotation 
   

Required Qualifications 

• ~3+ years of experience in a 24x7 production operations environment 

• Strong understanding of: 

  • Networking fundamentals (critical) – troubleshooting & configuration 

  • Linux/Unix systems administration 

  • Scripting (Python, Bash) 

• Experience troubleshooting server hardware and software issues 

• Hands-on experience with networking devices (Cisco, Juniper, Arista) 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Git 

• Exposure to automation, monitoring, and service management tools 

• Certifications such as CCNA or JNCIA 

• Experience with new product integration or large-scale deployments 

What We’re Looking For 

• Strong networking knowledge (top priority based on prior feedback) 

• Ability to troubleshoot end-to-end systems (network + infrastructure) 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment 

• Strong problem-solving and automation mindset 

Why Should I Apply? 

This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse technical products and systems, with a focus on automation and cloud infrastructure. It is ideal for professionals seeking to leverage their engineering expertise in a dynamic environment. 

About CEI: 
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements. 

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