Senior Advisor, IT Network Development - United States

TALENT Software Services; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on L2/L3 switching and security. You will automate provisioning and troubleshooting, manage performance across data center and campus, and document architectures.

Candidates should have 5+ years in network engineering, hands-on automation skills, and familiarity with major platforms (Dell/Cisco/Arista/Juniper).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of network engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, VLANs, VRRP, STP, routing.
• Hands-on with Python, Ansible, REST APIs; network automation.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (L2/L3).
• Develop and implement network automation to streamline provisioning and troubleshooting.
• Manage performance, availability, and security across data center and campus.
• Automate routine operations using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation and diagrams.
• Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Python/Ansible and REST APIs for network programmability.

Skills

VLANs & switching

Routing protocols

Network design

Network troubleshooting

Python / Ansible

REST APIs

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience

Tools

Networking platforms (Dell/Cisco/Arista/Juniper)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• CCNP Level
• Design, configure, and maintain Wireless Access Points and Wireless Controllers
• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies
• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security across data center and campus environments
• Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network integration and deployment efforts
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Technical Background: Deep experience with software architecture, API contract design, and data schema rules.
• Prompt & Spec Engineering: Ability to write precise, unambiguous text instructions (PRDs) that Large Language Models (LLMs) can parse without "vibe coding ".
• Workflow Mastery: Experience breaking down complex applications into multi-agent systems (e.g., Coordinator, Implementor, and Verifier tasks).
• Testing: Proficiency in automated verification criteria and mapping code back to core specs during pull requests.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of network engineering experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP)
  • Network design and troubleshooting in enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools, such as:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks
  • REST APIs and network programmability concepts
• Familiarity with major networking platforms (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security fundamentals