Network Engineer II (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Industries; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical & Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Austin Industries is seeking a Network Engineer II for our Dallas, TX headquarters to implement and manage enterprise network architecture. You will work with Aruba, Cisco, SD-WAN, and Azure technologies, ensuring performance and reliability across WAN, LAN, and security controls.

The role emphasizes routing, switching, WLAN, cloud integration, monitoring, and incident reporting. Travel to field sites or conferences may be required, and the company offers ESOP and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience with Aruba and/or Cisco technologies.
• 2–3 years of experience with ClearPass and Aruba Wireless.
• Experience with Cloud network Architecture (AWS or Azure).
• Experience with Palo Firewall and Panorama desirable.
• 2–3 years of experience with network access control systems (ClearPass or Cisco ISE) and cloud security platforms desirable.
• 2–3 years of experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds).

Responsibilities

• Implement enterprise network architecture including routing, switching, and WLAN.
• Manage WAN connectivity and SD-WAN using Velo Cloud and VPNs (IPSec & SSL).
• Perform IPv4 subnetting and manage dynamic routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF).
• Configure and manage Aruba/Cisco routers and switches.
• Manage cloud network architecture (AWS or Azure, Azure preferred).
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage Aruba Central and VeloCloud SD-WAN environments.
• Maintain security devices (Palo Alto, Firewalls) and IDS/IPS systems.
• Develop and maintain L2/L3 networks.
• Use Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds for monitoring.

Skills

Aruba

Cisco

SD-WAN

Azure

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

IPv4 subnetting

BGP/EIGRP/OSPF

Aruba Central

Palo Alto Panorama

Nagios

SolarWinds

VeloCloud

Tools

Aruba Central

Palo Alto Panorama

Nagios

SolarWinds

VeloCloud portal

Azure portal

Job description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for a Network Engineer II at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The Network Engineer will be responsible for implementing and managing enterprise network architecture. This role requires experience with Aruba, Cisco, SD-WAN and Azure technologies, and a deep understanding of network performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Implement enterprise network architecture, including routing, switching, and wireless LAN.
• Manage WAN connectivity, including SDWAN using Velo Cloud and VPN (i.e., IPSec & SSL).
• Perform IPv4 subnetting and manage dynamic routing protocols (i.e., BGP, EIGRP, OSPF).
• Configure, implement, and manage Aruba/Cisco routers and switches.
• Manage cloud network architecture (i.e., AWS or Azure), Azure is preferred.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage Aruba devices via Aruba Central portal
• Manage VeloCloud SD-WAN environment via portal
• Manage Palo Firewalls using Panorama
• Manage wireless controllers (i.e., Cisco, Aruba) and firewalls (i.e., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto).
• Administer IDS/IPS (i.e., SNORT, Tipping Point, Cisco Firepower) and web filtering solutions.
• Implement network access control systems (i.e., Forescout, Fortinet, ClearPass) and cloud security platforms (i.e., Prisma, Zscaler, Menlo).
• Develop and maintain L2 and L3 networks.
• Use network monitoring tools (i.e., Nagios, Cacti, Zabbix, Manage Engine, SolarWinds).
• Ensure network security and manage system backups.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network errors, track issues, and compile incident reports.
• Respond to user requests and provide network training.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience with Aruba and/or Cisco technologies
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience with ClearPass and Aruba Wireless
• Experience with Cloud network Architecture (i.e, AWS or Azure) preferably Azure desirable
• Experience with Palo Firewall and Panorama desirable
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience with network access control systems (ClearPass or Cisco ISE) and cloud security platforms desirable.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience with using network monitoring tools, like SolarWinds.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex, multi-layered issues
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management abilities
• Dependability, punctuality, customer service orientation, attention to detail
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple priorities under stress
• Able to prioritize tasks and projects effectively, with excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills to accomplish desired results
• Strong critical thinking skills and detailed oriented
• Exceptional customer service skills, with a strong focus on building and maintaining positive relationships internally and externally

Requirements

• 2+ year of experience in network engineering
• Experience with Aruba, Cisco, VeloCloud and Azure Networking
• Experience with Palo Firewall and Panorama
• Experience with Velo Cloud and Velo portal
• This role may occasionally travel to remote job sites or office locations on an as-needed basis along with industry conferences and training sessions.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety. To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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