Network Engineer

IDR, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Network Engineer to join our client team to design, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure within a municipal IT environment for secure, reliable connectivity across platforms.

The role requires hands-on Cisco routing/switching, Palo Alto PAN-OS, F5 BIG-IP, Aruba NAC, and Cradlepoint cellular failover, with you serving as a Tier 3 technical lead to resolve complex network and security issues, ensuring high availability and robust

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Network Engineering experience with strong hands-on enterprise network design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, VLANs, routing protocols, and Spanning Tree.
• Hands-on Palo Alto firewalls (PAN-OS) including security policies/profiles, NAT rules, and SSL decryption.
• Strong F5 BIG-IP (LTM/GTM/SSL Orchestration) experience plus Aruba Wi-Fi and ClearPass NAC.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki Dashboard and Cradlepoint NetCloud for network management and cellular failover.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure in a municipal setting.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco routing, switching, and wireless environments.
• Manage security protocols using Palo Alto firewalls and Aruba NAC.
• Support high-availability application delivery with F5 load balancers and VPNs.
• Oversee cellular connectivity and failover solutions, including Cradlepoint systems.
• Act as Tier 3 technical lead to resolve complex network and security issues.

Skills

Network design

Cisco routing & switching

Palo Alto firewalls

F5 BIG-IP

Aruba NAC

Cradlepoint cellular failover

Meraki Dashboard

Tools

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus

PAN-OS

F5 BIG-IP

Aruba ClearPass NAC

Meraki Dashboard

Cradlepoint NetCloud

Job description

IDR is seeking a Network Engineer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Fort Worth, Texas. This role involves supporting and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure within a municipal IT environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, and troubleshooting advanced network systems to ensure secure and reliable connectivity across various platforms.

Position Overview for the Network Engineer:

• Support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure in a municipal setting
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco routing, switching, and wireless environments
• Manage security protocols using Palo Alto firewalls and Aruba NAC
• Support high-availability application delivery with F5 load balancers and VPNs
• Oversee cellular connectivity and failover solutions, including Cradlepoint systems
• Act as Tier 3 technical lead to resolve complex network and security issues

Requirements for the Network Engineer:

• 10+ years of Network Engineering experience with strong hands-on enterprise network design, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Strong experience with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, VLANs, routing protocols, and Spanning Tree
• Hands-on Palo Alto firewalls (PAN-OS) including security policies/profiles, NAT rules, and SSL decryption
• Strong F5 BIG-IP (LTM/GTM/SSL Orchestration) experience plus Aruba Wi-Fi and ClearPass NAC
• Experience with Cisco Meraki Dashboard and Cradlepoint NetCloud for network management and cellular failover

What\'s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row