Network Provisioning and Operations Engineer (Long Term Contract)
Company: Basic Solutions
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About the Role We are looking
for a Network 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 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
Keywords: Basic Solutions, Potomac , Network Provisioning and Operations Engineer (Long Term Contract), IT / Software / Systems , Ashburn, Maryland
