Network Engineer 2

Motion Recruitment; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is sourcing a Network Engineer for a long-term contract in Chandler, AZ (Hybrid). The role focuses on designing and migrating data center network infrastructure, with emphasis on Avi for application delivery and F5 for load balancing and security.

2+ years of networking experience and Python/Unix scripting are preferred. You will work in a large enterprise environment, collaborating across teams and occasionally supporting off-hours as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Network Engineering experience or equivalent
• Formal training or certification on infrastructure concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Programming/scripting in Python or Unix
• Experience with F5 WAF for application protection
• Experience with Arbor for DDoS protection
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a large enterprise
• Willingness to work off hours/weekends

Responsibilities

• Data Center Migration
• Architect and implement changes to resolve issues and modernize technology processes
• Troubleshoot problems of moderate complexity
• Consider upstream/downstream data and systems implications
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal form

Skills

Network engineering

Python

Unix

F5 WAF

Arbor DDoS

Leadership

Education

Infrastructure engineering certification

Tools

Avi load balancing

F5 LTM/GTM

F5 OS 15.x/17.x

Arbor

Job description

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Network Engineer in Dallas, TX / Charlotte, NC / or Chandler, AZ (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (likely to extend)

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.


• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience


• Developed software in one or more general-purpose programming/scripting languages: Python, Unix.


• Demonstrated expertise in F5 WAF for application protection.


• Exhibited proficiency in Arbor for network DDoS protection.


• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills in a large enterprise environment.


• Flexibly worked during off hours/weekends.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of network fundamentals, such as routing, subnets


• Knowledge and understanding of network infrastructure systems (routing, switching, load balancing, or firewalls) and internet technologies


• Knowledge and understanding of system engineering with emphasis on load balancing or network infrastructure


• Programming/coding skills in Python or Ansib


• Hands‑on experience administering Avi load balancing services, including virtual services, pools, pool groups, health monitors, SSL/TLS certificates, persistence, and traffic policies


• Knowledge and understanding of principles and practices involved in designing, constructing, installing, maintaining, and operating Application Delivery Controllers, with emphasis on Avi controller architecture and application delivery patterns


• Knowledge and understanding of technology production support: installation environments utilizing three tiered architecture including web servers, app servers and database servers


• Experience with SSL/TLS certificates, HTTPS application delivery, and certificate validation/troubleshooting for load‑balanced services


• Experience performing Avi controller or service engine upgrades, configuration deployments, and post‑change validation, as well as F5 code upgrades where applicable


• Experience with base builds, initial configuration, and operational support for Avi controllers/service engines and F5 LTM/GTM platforms


• Experience supporting GSLB/global traffic management, site failover design, datacenter migration cutovers, and traffic swing activities for production and non‑production environments


• Ability to provide technical consultation, interpret application architecture requirements, and document pre‑change/post‑change validation steps, evidence, and operational standards for repeatable delivery


• Experience working with LAN and WAN topologies, TCP/IP protocol, routers, switches, and firewalls in Internet, Intranet and Extranet environments


• Experience configuring and troubleshooting F5 OS version, 15.x, 17.x


• F5 Certified BIG‑IP Administrator or VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer(Avi) for Operators

What You Will Be Doing

• Data Center Migration


• Works with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes


• Executes creative solutions for the design, development, and technical troubleshooting for problems of moderate complexity


• Strongly considers upstream/downstream data and systems or technical implications and advises on mitigation actions


• Communicated strongly with both written and verbal skills.