Senior Network Engineer

Brooksource; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with expertise in logical network design, Dell hardware, and SONiC-based systems. This remote role involves enhancing network architecture across U.S. and LATAM, optimizing both wired and wireless infrastructures. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of experience in enterprise environments and a strong understanding of network transitions and management.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or Network Architect.
• Deep hands-on experience with Dell switches and SONiC OS.
• Experience with Cisco NAC for endpoint security enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Lead logical network design and redesign efforts at the site level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure.
• Manage and upgrade wireless infrastructure from Wi-Fi 6 to Wi-Fi 7.

Skills

Network Engineering

Dell hardware

SONiC OS

Wired networking

Wireless networking

Cisco NAC

WAN architecture

Tools

Dell switches

Wi-Fi controllers

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sr. Network Engineer (Logical Layer / Dell SONiC Focus)

Location: Remote

Type: Contract

Dell is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support its North America Edge Network team with a focus on logical network design, Dell hardware, and SONiC-based switching platforms. This role will play a key part in redesigning and refreshing the network architecture across multiple distributed sites in the U.S. and LATAM regions, with additional responsibility for wireless infrastructure upgrades and support.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a technical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, understands complex enterprise networks, and has experience transitioning from Cisco to Dell SONiC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead logical network design and redesign efforts at the site level, including core, distribution, and access layer planning
• Bandwidth and topology optimization
• Network segmentation and refresh prioritization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, deploy, test, and support wired and wireless infrastructure
• Support Dell SONiC switch deployments, including site-level refreshes and configuration standards
• Manage and upgrade wireless infrastructure (from Wi-Fi 6 to Wi-Fi 7), including WAPs, controllers, and wireless-first design initiatives
• Implement and align with Cisco NAC for network access control and endpoint authentication
• Participate in WAN architecture planning, including SD-WAN, trunking, and SPF configurations
• Provide input on project prioritization and refresh planning across multiple sites
• Collaborate across time zones (LATAM, CST) with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or Network Architect in large-scale enterprise environments
• Deep hands-on experience with Dell switches and SONiC OS
• Strong knowledge of wired and wireless networking, including wireless controllers and WAP management
• End-to-end switching from access through core
• Refresh planning and hardware lifecycle management
• Experience with Cisco NAC for endpoint security enforcement
• Familiarity with WAN technologies, including trunking, SPF, and SD-WAN architecture
• Ability to assess and plan site-level network requirements across multiple global regions

Preferred Qualifications

• CCIE or equivalent senior-level networking certification
• Experience migrating from Cisco to Dell SONiC platforms
• Experience in a global, multi-time-zone environment
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be collaborative and delivery-focused
• Spanish or Portuguese language skills a plus (not required)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting