Senior Network Engineer (DMVPN / Data Center Migration) (465512)

Vaco by Highspring; Addison (TX); Remote; USD 103,320 - 151,536; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a remote contract role focused on migrating multiple clinic sites from Cisco to Arista infrastructure. Responsibilities include planning and executing DMVPN overlay migrations, coordinating activities across various sites, and troubleshooting issues during the migration. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Cisco and Arista platforms, along with excellent communication skills for stakeholder interactions. Competitive hourly pay is offered, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Senior Enterprise Network Engineering or Network Operations background required.
• Proficiency in DMVPN and routing protocols is essential.
• Experience in leading migrations with strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute DMVPN overlay migrations from Cisco to Arista infrastructure.
• Coordinate migration activities and align with data center migration timelines.
• Triage and troubleshoot network issues during migration.

Skills

Cisco routing and switching

Arista platform knowledge

DMVPN (mGRE, NHRP, IPsec)

EIGRP, OSPF, BGP

Multi-site enterprise migration experience

Client communication skills

Job description

Senior Network Engineer (DMVPN / Data Center Migration)

This 12‑month remote contract (possible full‑time conversion) focuses on migrating dozens of clinic sites from Cisco to Arista infrastructure. The Senior Network Engineer will plan, schedule, and execute DMVPN overlay migrations, coordinate cutover activities, troubleshoot issues, and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute DMVPN overlay migrations from existing Cisco environments to Arista‑based infrastructure.
• Coordinate migration activities across dozens of sites and align with the overall data center migration timeline.
• Implement downstream routing configuration changes for site cutovers.
• Collaborate with architecture, operations, and security teams to validate designs and ensure smooth transitions.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues during migration windows and minimize disruption.
• Maintain detailed documentation, migration plans, and progress tracking per site.
• Communicate migration status and risks clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Senior Enterprise Network Engineering / Network Operations background.
• Deep understanding of Cisco routing and switching; strong Arista platform knowledge.
• Proficiency in DMVPN (mGRE, NHRP, IPsec) and routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP).
• Experience leading multi‑site enterprise or healthcare migrations with client communication and documentation skills.

Preferred

• Healthcare or distributed enterprise environment experience.
• Data center or colocation transition experience.
• Certifications: CCNP, Arista ACE, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate $75‑110+ W2 based on skill level.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plan.