IT Network Operations Engineer (TVA - Cisco ACI)

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a Tier 1 vendor for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and we are recruiting for an experienced, IT Network Operations Engineer for a 12+ month contract assignment supporting TVA’s downtown Chattanooga or Knoxville office. Multiple TVA projects are driving increased demand for Cisco ACI expertise, and we are seeking an experienced Cisco ACI Engineer to support a portfolio of major infrastructure modernization and network lifecycle initiatives.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a Tier 1 vendor for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and we are recruiting for an experienced, IT Network Operations Engineer for a 12+ month contract assignment supporting TVA’s downtown Chattanooga or Knoxville office.  

NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an SF85 (Public Trust) clearance or higher, with candidates who already possess an active clearance strongly preferred.
 

• Target start date:  12/01/26
• Target W2 Hourly Pay Rate:  $68.00/hour (time and a half for overtime)
• Duration:  12+ months
• Project Site location:  Chattanooga or Knoxville Corporate Office
• Local or Regional candidacy required

Position Summary:
Multiple TVA projects are driving increased demand for Cisco ACI expertise, and we are seeking an experienced Cisco ACI Engineer to support a portfolio of major infrastructure modernization and network lifecycle initiatives. This position will serve as a key technical resource responsible for the design, engineering, administration, optimization, and operational support of TVA's Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) environment.

Qualified candidates should possess strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI fabric architecture, APIC controllers, tenant and policy-based networking, spine-leaf deployments, network segmentation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management. Experience integrating ACI with traditional enterprise networking environments and collaborating with engineering, operations, and project teams is highly desired.

Applicants should be located within reasonable commuting distance of either Chattanooga or Knoxville as the role is expected to be onsite 2-3 days per week. In addition, the selected contractor may be required to travel between the Chattanooga and Knoxville offices approximately 1-2 times per month to support engineering workshops, project implementation activities, and coordination efforts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled Cisco ACI professional to play a critical role in supporting strategic infrastructure initiatives within a large-scale enterprise environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related field of study; or equivalent education, training & experience.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco Router, Switch Firewall, UCS, Avaya Voice, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) environments, RSA authentication, etc. 
• Extensive experience and expert knowledge in supporting the operation of large, multi-dimensional systems across broad IT technology areas.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and intervention skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to challenge and influence teams in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment while dealing diplomatically with internal and external partners.

JSG offers access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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