Network Engineer

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale networks across multiple sites. This hands-on role demands strong expertise in routing, switching, wireless, and data center infrastructure.

You will lead network-focused projects, document architectures, and contribute to office expansions while collaborating with IT teams to ensure reliability, security, and scalable performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on network engineering in enterprise environments.
• CCNP/CCIE or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Experience with large multi-site networks and data center infra.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues involving routing, switching, wireless, and connectivity.
• Support network architecture, performance optimization, and capacity planning.
• Participate in office expansion projects and data center deployments.
• Manage and maintain LAN/WAN environments for reliability and security.
• Create and maintain network documentation and procedures.
• Assist with network automation and scripting to streamline operations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for future network improvements.

Skills

Network engineering

CCNP/CCIE

BGP/OSPF

L2/L3 networks

VLANs/trunking

Wireless networks

Firewalls

pfSense

Automation (Python/Ansible)

Monitoring (SolarWinds, Nagios)

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Ansible

Python

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join one of our technology clients in Austin, TX. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise-scale network environments across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has experience independently supporting complex network infrastructures, leading network-focused projects, and contributing to data center and office expansion initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering role that requires strong networking expertise, the ability to manage large-scale environments, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues involving routing, switching, wireless, and connectivity.
• Support network architecture, performance optimization, and capacity planning initiatives.
• Participate in office expansion projects, infrastructure upgrades, and data center deployments.
• Manage and maintain LAN/WAN environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to deploy and support business-critical infrastructure.
• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Assist with network automation and scripting efforts to streamline administration and monitoring.
• Provide technical leadership and recommendations for future network enhancements and improvements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise and multi-site network environments
• Cisco (CCNP/CCIE), Juniper, Arista, or equivalent networking certification
• Strong understanding of dynamic routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF
• Experience designing and managing large L2/L3 networks
• Expertise with VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing
• Experience managing enterprise wireless solutions (Cisco Meraki, Aruba, etc.)
• Proficiency with enterprise firewalls such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or similar
• Familiarity with open-source firewall solutions such as pfSense
• Hands‑on experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar)
• Experience using network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or equivalent
• Proven ability to independently support complex network infrastructures

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of Ethernet Virtual Private Networks (EVPN) for scalable Layer 2 networks.
• Familiarity with Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) routing to distribute traffic across multiple paths.
• Experience scaling non-blocking networks to ensure high availability and performance in large environments.
• Understanding of novel network topologies (e.g., Torus, Hypercube, Dragonfly) for high-performance computing or specialized network designs.
• Experience with network congestion management techniques, including traffic shaping, QoS, and load balancing.