Network Engineer - Fulltime

Trident Consulting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Dallas. This exciting role involves monitoring network performance, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with vendors to ensure seamless operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in network support, a strong understanding of Cisco technologies, and a passion for improving network security. If you thrive in a hybrid work environment and are eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence in IT services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network monitoring and support.
• CCIE certification is required.
• Experience with MPLS, Frame Relay, T1, and DSL.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and create utilization reports.
• Troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN issues including routing and switching.
• Coordinate with vendors on bandwidth and hardware issues.

Skills

Network Monitoring

Troubleshooting LAN/WAN

Cisco/TCP/IP Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork Ability

Task Oriented

Wireless Networking

Incident Validation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Cisco TAC

HP OpenView

Computer Associate's Spectrum

Job description

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Trident Consulting is looking for a Network Engineer for one of our clients in Dallas TX - Hybrid

Looking for a Local candidate who can go for an onsite - Hybrid

What you will do:

Network monitoring and utilization reporting

Create tickets using ticketing procedures and follow escalation procedures

Handle direct customer calls and raise tickets

Incident validation - Alarm verification (i.e. log into devices once an alarm is received to ensure it’s not a false positive)

Collect vital stats on each device (differs by device) and provide reporting

Troubleshooting of LAN/WAN issues including switching, routing VLAN, trunking

Open cases with 3rd party vendors (ISP, Cisco TAC, Palo Alto)

Ticket follow up

Resolve escalated issues from Level 1 Engineers

Troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN issues

Diagnose issues on routers/switches/gateways/firewalls etc.

Perform Logical Moves, Adds and Changes for IPT devices

Coordinate with ISPs and vendors on bandwidth and hardware issues

Perform upgrades and maintenance of network devices

Escalate to Senior engineers

To continuously improve on their knowledge around information security as it relates to their job and identifying and preventing phishing attempts

Who you are:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Must have at least 8 years of experience in network monitoring and support experience

Cisco/TCP/IP knowledge and advanced knowledge of routing, switching and troubleshooting

CCIE is required

Experience with Servers, routers, switches, hubs, firewalls and networking equipment

Experience with MPLS, Frame Relay, T1, and DSL

Experience with Windows 2003/2008 and Internet troubleshooting skills

Understanding of Virtual Private Networks

Previous Experience working in a Network Operations Center is strongly desired.

Experience with Computer Associate's Spectrum and/or HP OpenView or other enterprise management systems is desired.

Communication Skills

Team work ability

Task oriented

Wireless Networking

Replication

Connectivity (T1, DS3, MPLS, DSL, BGP)

Must be available to work weeknights and weekends with minimal supervision

About Trident

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco

Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.

Received the TechServe Excellence award.

Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America

Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security

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