Network Engineer; Extreme Network Exper.

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

A technical staffing division is seeking a skilled Network Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity in Brunswick, GA. This hands-on role requires extensive experience with Extreme Networks technologies, and the ideal candidate will work to maintain and optimize a complex network environment. Responsibilities include designing network infrastructure, troubleshooting complex issues, and implementing security solutions with Palo Alto firewalls. A strong grasp of enterprise networking fundamentals is crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Extreme Networks is a must-have.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, etc.).
• Experience supporting custom or home-grown network environments.
• CCNA or Arista certification (active or previously held).
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls (configuration/troubleshooting).

Responsibilities

• Design and support enterprise network infrastructure with Extreme Networks.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 network issues.
• Implement network security solutions, including Palo Alto firewalls.
• Implement and support network security solutions, including Palo Alto firewalls.
• Participate in upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Work cross-functionally with security, systems, and application teams.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Extreme Networks

Strong knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals

Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-team collaboration

Education

CCNA or Arista certification

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

Extreme Networks hardware

Arista equipment

Job description

Introduction

Elegant solutions to sophisticated problems. That’s what you deliver. Surround yourself with the team, resources, and support you need to design and build world-class IT solutions.

Overview

Connection Services is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Technical Staffing Division for a contract to hire opportunity onsite in Brunswick, GA. This is a contract to hire opportunity with benefits.

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support and enhance a complex, home-grown network environment. This role requires deep hands‑on experience with Extreme Networks technologies and strong core networking fundamentals. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a custom, non‑standardized infrastructure and collaborating closely with internal teams to maintain, secure, and optimize the network.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Extreme Networks switching and routing.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 network issues in a home‑grown network environment.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize network performance, availability, and scalability.
• Implement and support network security solutions, including Palo Alto firewalls.
• Participate in network upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Work cross‑functionally with security, systems, and application teams to support business requirements.

Requirements

• Hands‑on experience with Extreme Networks (this is a must‑have).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
• Experience supporting custom or home‑grown network environments.
• CCNA or Arista certification (active or previously held).
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (configuration, troubleshooting, or operations).

Preferred Qualifications

• Palo Alto certification (PCNSA, PCNSE, or similar).
• Experience integrating Extreme Networks with security platforms.
• Exposure to multi‑vendor network environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Hands‑on, technical role requiring independent problem‑solving.
• Opportunity to work in a highly customized and evolving network environment.