Network Engineer

Catapult Solutions Group; Fort Worth, Arlington (TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Network Engineer to design and maintain network infrastructures and automate provisioning tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network diagnostics and scripting, with a bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field preferred. This is a contract position based in Fort Worth, Texas, offering the opportunity to contribute to innovative networking solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with network diagnostics across OSI layers.
• Hands-on experience coding/scripting in Python and Ansible.
• Familiarity with internet edge environments and DDoS management.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain multi-tenant network infrastructures.
• Automate network provisioning and security functions.
• Troubleshoot issues across the OSI model.

Skills

Network diagnostics and troubleshooting

Dynamic routing protocols

SDN and network virtualization

Scripting (Python, Ansible)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco (IOS, NXOS)

VMware networking

Automation tools (GitLab, Netbox)

Job description

Overview

Network Engineer - Hosting and Fabric Services Engineer

Contract | 12+ Months

About Our Client

Our client is a leading technology solutions provider with decades of experience delivering digital strategy, IT modernization, and supply chain services to Fortune 100 and government organizations. They operate across the U.S. and globally, enabling businesses to transform through innovation and technology. Their mission is rooted in driving meaningful change through secure, scalable, and cutting-edge digital infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain multi-tenant and multi-data-center network infrastructures
• Implement and optimize underlay and overlay networking (MPLS, VxLAN, eVPN)
• Build and maintain Software Defined Networking solutions including SDWAN and NFV
• Automate networking/security provisioning using scripting languages and toolsets
• Manage Internet peering points, DDOS services, and public IP environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the OSI model with expert diagnostic precision
• Collaborate with architects and technical leads on solution planning and execution
• Document processes and network architectures with precision
• Ensure compliance with PCI/DSS and security best practices

Required Skills/Experience

• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts
• Proficient in network diagnostics and troubleshooting across all OSI layers
• Deep understanding of dynamic routing protocols and complex routing manipulation
• Expertise in SDN, network virtualization, and data center fabric technologies
• Hands-on experience with coding/scripting (Python, Ansible, PowerShell, Jinja, YAML, JSON)
• Familiarity with Internet edge environments including DDoS, IP management, peering
• Experience automating network/security functions in large-scale environments

Nice to have

• Experience with Cisco (IOS, NXOS) and Arista (EOS) technologies
• Familiarity with Layer 1 & 2 protocols
• Experience with VMware networking (VMotion, HCX, VxRails)
• Use of automation/config templating tools (GitLab, Netbox, Vendor APIs)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred

Apply Now to be part of a high-impact team building the future of enterprise networking!