Network Circuit Provisioning and Operations Engineer (Contract)

Job Description Job Description About the Role Location: Ashburn, VA Onsite Role

We are looking for a Network Circuit Provisioning and Operations Engineer to support network provisioning, PoP deployments, and ongoing operations across a large-scale, high-availability network environment for one of our top tech clients in the Bay Area. This role blends hands-on field work with remote operational support and close collaboration with engineering, vendors, and logistics teams.

Roles and Responsibilities Support network provisioning, PoP deployments, maintenance, and upgrade activities Perform circuit turn-ups, device configuration, testing, deployment, and decommissioning Troubleshoot network issues related to peering, transit, transport, and circuit connectivity; escalate to SMEs as needed Diagnose interoperability, configuration, and performance issues across network infrastructure Verify cross-connects, coordinate circuits, and validate optical power levels prior to commissioning Maintain and audit patch panel inventory across in-scope PoPs Track and manage network asset inventory and firmware compliance Partner with network engineering, vendors, and logistics teams to integrate new equipment Support project timelines for network turn-ups and expansions Track request and incident queues to ensure timely resolution Contribute to documentation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives Provide flexible support coverage, including both on-site and remote operations

Technical Requirements Strong foundation in networking concepts, routing, and switching 5-7 years of relevant work experience Hands-on experience with protocols such as TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, CDP, LACP, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, and EIGRP Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 configurations Solid understanding of fiber-optic infrastructure Experience working with Cisco, Juniper, and/or Arista networking platforms Background supporting service provider, WAN, or large enterprise network environments Experience with troubleshooting or automation scripts (Python, Linux/Unix shell, JSP, Ruby, or Perl) Field experience in PoPs, metro networks, colocation facilities, or enterprise environments Strong communication and collaboration skills Certifications such as CompTIA, CCNA/JNCIP, or CCNP/JNCIP are a plus