Network Implementation - Senior Network Engineer, Implementation

ECI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401K

Flexible PTO

Job summary

ECI is seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN and wireless infrastructures. You will support clients worldwide, troubleshoot complex Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet environments, and lead escalation responses to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in networking, CCNP, and strong routing/switching skills with Cisco Nexus, BGP/OSPF, plus public cloud experience. Collaboration and documentation are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with exposure in product organizations
• CCNP or higher certification preferred (CCIE a plus)
• Advanced routing and switching expertise with Cisco Nexus, BGP and OSPF
• Public cloud experience across AWS/GCP/Azure
• Palo Alto firewall expertise with GlobalProtect and related features
• FortiGate and Cisco FTD experience is desirable
• Experience with Cisco traditional and SD-WAN routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN and wireless network infrastructure.
• Provide global client support and rapid issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues across Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve cases needing specialized knowledge.
• Serve as escalation point for critical network incidents and drive resolution.
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in design and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and PoC opportunities aligned with business needs.
• Engage with clients to understand network requirements and engineer tailored solutions.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, configurations, and policies.

Skills

CCNP

Routing & Switching

Cisco Nexus

BGP

OSPF

Public Cloud

Palo Alto

FortiGate

SD-WAN

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About ECI

ECI is the leading global provider of managed services, cybersecurity, and business transformation for mid-market financial services organizations across the globe. From its unmatched range of services, ECI provides stability, security and improved business performance, freeing clients from technology concerns and enabling them to focus on running their businesses. More than 1,000 customers worldwide with over $3 trillion of assets under management put their trust in ECI. At ECI, we believe success is driven by passion and purpose. Our passion for technology is only surpassed by our commitment to empowering our employees around the world.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain the client’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and wireless network infrastructure.
• Provide customer support to clients located across the globe.
• Troubleshoot/resolve complex issues and handle service requests for clients related to Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, Cisco Meraki and legacy wireless infrastructure, Palo Alto technologies, Cisco, and Fortinet firewalls.
• Collaborate with relevant teams, departments, or external parties to resolve cases that require specialized knowledge or resources.
• Serve as the ultimate escalation point for critical network incidents and outages. Lead the response effort, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive resolution to minimize downtime and impact on business operations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the network services team. Mentor junior team members, share knowledge, and promote best practices for network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, products, and solutions relevant to the organization's strategic objectives. Identify PoC opportunities that align with business needs and technical requirements.
• Engage proactively with clients to comprehend their unique network requisites and collaboratively engineer tailored solutions that align with their goals.
• Create and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and policies/procedures.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with exposure in product organizations
• CCNP
• Advance routing and switching knowledge. Expert in Cisco Nexus switching, BGP and OSPF protocols.
• Ability to design enterprise networks.
• Knowledge and experience in public cloud technologies - AWS/GCP/Azure
• Expert in Palo Alto firewalls. Global Protect design and implementation with certificates, VPNs, Failover, SSL decryption, content filtering etc.
• FortiGate and Cisco FTD experience
• Experience with Cisco traditional and SDWAN routers, catalyst, and Nexus switches
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building and managing expectations.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, in a fast-paced team environment.
• Sharp attention to detail with proven analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective time management and excellent prioritization skills

Bonus points if you have

• CCIE a plus
• Experience with Sonicwall N/W devices
• Financial Services Industry experience

ECI’s culture is all about connection

ECI’s culture is all about connection - connection with our clients, our technology and most importantly with each other. In addition to working with an amazing team around the world, ECI also offers a competitive compensation package and the range for this role is a maximum of $ 140,000 annually with flexible PTO, health benefit eligibility the first of the month, life insurance, pet insurance, 401K and so much more! If you believe you would be a great fit and are ready for your best job ever, we would like to hear from you!