Network Engineer

TriQuest Business Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TriQuest Business Services is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our IT services team in San Antonio. This hands-on role designs, implements, troubleshoots, and optimizes complex networks for enterprise, education, and data center environments, focusing on reliability and security.

You will work with Cisco IOS, Meraki, VPNs, and VXLAN, lead upgrades and migrations, and produce detailed diagrams and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of enterprise network experience.
• Strong Cisco networking experience across routing, switching, wireless, and security.
• Experience with Cisco IOS, IOS XE, NX-OS, and Meraki.
• Experience with BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• MPLS, VPN, IPSec, and SSL VPN.
• Cisco ASA and Firepower firewalls.
• Layer 2/3 QoS.
• Experience with VSS, vPC, OTV, VXLAN.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to create network documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN/data center performance issues.
• Configure Cisco routers, switches, wireless controllers, and firewalls.
• Deploy BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, MPLS, VPN, VXLAN, and vPC.
• Maintain wireless networks using Cisco and Meraki.
• Perform upgrades and migrations.
• Provide documentation and diagrams.
• Collaborate with teams and clients on scalable solutions.
• Offer post-implementation support.
• Maintain professionalism with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Cisco IOS

Cisco NX-OS

Meraki

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

VPN

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer service

Tools

Cisco ASA

Firepower

Wireless controllers

Visio

Job description

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Schedule: Onsite | Monday–Friday
Industry: IT Services / Managed Services
Salary: Competitive (Based on Experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join a growing IT services team supporting enterprise, education, and data center environments. This is a hands-on role responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex network infrastructures for a variety of client environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about networking technologies, enjoys solving challenging technical issues, and thrives in a customer-focused consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure including routing, switching, wireless, and security solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex network performance and connectivity issues across LAN, WAN, and data center environments.
• Configure and maintain Cisco networking equipment including routers, switches, wireless controllers, and firewalls.
• Deploy and support advanced networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, MPLS, VPN, VXLAN, and vPC.
• Implement and support wireless networking solutions, primarily Cisco and Meraki platforms.
• Perform network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Configure and maintain firewall solutions including Cisco ASA and Firepower.
• Assist with network monitoring, performance optimization, and capacity planning.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, network diagrams, and implementation guides.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop scalable, secure, and reliable network solutions.
• Provide technical expertise during project planning, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while working directly with clients and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies including routing, switching, wireless, and security.
• Experience configuring and supporting:
  • Cisco IOS, IOS XE, NX-OS, and Meraki
  • BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
  • MPLS, VPN, IPSec, and SSL VPN
  • Cisco ASA and Firepower firewalls
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 QoS
• Experience with advanced switching technologies such as VSS, vPC, OTV, and VXLAN.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience with network monitoring and management platforms.
• Ability to create professional network documentation using Microsoft Visio or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA certification required (or willingness to obtain shortly after hire).
• CCNP certification preferred.
• Experience working for a Managed Service Provider (MSP), technology integrator, or professional services organization.
• Knowledge of Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, Cisco Prime, or Cisco ACS.
• Familiarity with data center networking technologies.
• Experience working in secure or regulated customer environments.