Job Description
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Austin, TX (Onsite 3-4 Days a Week)
Department: IT/Network Infrastructure
Length of Assignment: 6 months (opportunity to extend or convert)
Overview:
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. This role will primarily focus on Cisco, VMware, Palo Alto, WAN, and BGP technologies, with a strong emphasis on routing, new site configuration, and cloud service integration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with O365, Azure cloud services, and advanced network security concepts. This position requires someone with expertise in network engineering and a passion for problem-solving in a dynamic environment. The position will require onsite presence 3-4 days a week.
Key Responsibilities: - Cisco Technologies:
- Manage and configure Cisco routing, switching, and wireless networks.
- Configure Port Authentication using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Ensure optimal network performance through regular monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Routing:
- Primary focus on routing protocol configurations, including BGP.
- Troubleshoot and resolve routing issues affecting WAN performance.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and scalability.
- New Site Configuration:
- Lead new site configuration efforts, including rack, stack, and cabling.
- Support Test and Turn Up (TTU) processes to ensure readiness of new locations.
- Provide on-site installation and setup for new network infrastructure.
- VMware:
- Support and manage VMware environments, ensuring stable virtual networking.
- Assist in troubleshooting and optimizing virtual network performance.
- Palo Alto:
- Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring proper security measures are in place.
- Implement and optimize access rules for secure network traffic.
- Configure and maintain Site-to-Site VPNs for secure remote connectivity.
- Ensure high availability of Internet access by implementing dual ISP handoff for redundancy.
- O365 Email and Cloud Services:
- Manage and support O365 email services.
- Oversee cloud service integrations and optimizations.
- Azure Cloud Services:
- Implement and maintain Azure cloud solutions, including Blob Storage, ExpressRoute, and Private Link.
- Support cloud-based networking and connectivity within Azure.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience in network engineering or a related role.
- Strong knowledge and experience with Cisco routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
- Hands-on experience with VMware and network virtualization.
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and security solutions.
- Strong proficiency in BGP, WAN, and routing protocols.
- Experience with cloud technologies, specifically Azure (Blob storage, ExpressRoute, Private Link).
- Ability to manage and troubleshoot complex network configurations.
- Knowledge of O365 and cloud-based email systems.
- Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Must be onsite in Austin, TX 3-4 days per week.
Preferred Certifications: - Cisco CCNP or CCIE
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- VMware VCP
- Azure certifications
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Remote job, 3 days per week,