Dev Ops Engineer II (Contractor)

DevOps/Network Operations Engineer – Linux / Kubernetes

Employment Type: 28 Week Contract, Potential for Extension or Conversion

Work Environment: 24/7 Operations (On-Call Rotation Required)

Location: Philadelphia, PA Onsite/Hybrid

Pay: Available on W2

Position Overview

Seeking a Network Operations Engineer to support a large-scale distributed access architecture initiative focused on delivering high-speed, scalable network capabilities through virtualization. This role is part of an operations team responsible for platform stand-up, system reliability, and ongoing support of next-generation network infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in networking, Linux systems, and containerized environments, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support platform stand-up activities, including software installation, system configuration, and network setup
• Execute change management activities such as system upgrades, risk mitigation, and automation scripting
• Monitor and troubleshoot network and system issues to ensure stability and performance
• Perform incident mitigation and resolution as part of an on-call rotation (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Identify recurring issues and partner with engineering teams to implement long-term solutions
• Support operations for virtualized network platforms (e.g., vCMTS environments)
• Collaborate with product and project teams to integrate and operationalize new technologies
• Develop and maintain automation tools using scripting languages
• Assist with hardware deployment, replacement, and troubleshooting
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives