Sr. IP Network Engineer

Vaco; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior IP Network Engineer to design, implement, and support a large scale, highly available network infrastructure across data centers and WAN. The role emphasizes automation, operational efficiency, and security integrations.

The candidate will lead engineering initiatives, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate new technologies and drive continuous improvement. On-call rotation and scheduled maintenance are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in service provider or large-scale enterprise networks.
• Experience designing data center architectures with VxLAN/EVPN.
• Deep firewall knowledge including policy management and segmentation.
• Strong routing background with BGP, OSPF, MPLS in production.
• Multi-vendor experience (Cisco, Juniper).
• Scripting/automation with Python or Ansible; Linux experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and support modern data center network architectures, including VxLAN and EVPN based environments.
• Manage and enhance enterprise firewall infrastructure, including policy creation, segmentation, and threat prevention strategies.
• Architect and maintain routing across a backbone network, leveraging BGP and other dynamic routing protocols.
• Lead and contribute to network automation efforts, including provisioning, monitoring, and remediation workflows.
• Collaborate with cross functional engineering and operations teams to evaluate new technologies and drive continuous improvements.
• Participate in an on call rotation and support scheduled maintenance activities as needed.

Skills

Data center networking

VxLAN/EVPN

BGP/OSPF/MPLS

Firewall policy & segmentation

Network automation

Mentoring engineers

Strong communication

Linux familiarity

Education

CCIE

JNCIE

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Python

Ansible

Linux

Job description

Senior IP Network Engineer

Onsite - Raleigh, NC

Overview

We are seeking a Senior IP Network Engineer to support the design, stability, and advancement of a large scale, highly available network environment. This role focuses on building and maintaining resilient infrastructure across data centers, wide area networks, and security layers, while improving automation and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support modern data center network architectures, including VxLAN and EVPN based environments, while maintaining familiarity with traditional Layer 2 designs
• Manage and enhance enterprise firewall infrastructure, including policy creation, segmentation, and threat prevention strategies
• Architect and maintain routing across a backbone network, leveraging BGP and other dynamic routing protocols
• Lead and contribute to network automation efforts, including provisioning, monitoring, and remediation workflows
• Collaborate with cross functional engineering and operations teams to evaluate new technologies and drive continuous improvements
• Participate in an on call rotation and support scheduled maintenance activities as needed

Required Experience

• 10 or more years of hands on experience in service provider or large scale enterprise network environments
• Strong expertise in data center networking, including VxLAN, EVPN, and leaf spine architectures
• Deep knowledge of firewall technologies, including policy management and segmentation approaches
• Solid routing background, including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS in production environments
• Experience supporting multi vendor network platforms, including Cisco and Juniper technologies
• Scripting or automation experience using tools such as Python, Ansible, or similar
• Comfortable working within Linux based systems
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and independently lead technical initiatives
• Strong communication skills across both technical and non technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software defined networking or controller based architectures
• Industry certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent
• Exposure to emerging technologies or AI driven tooling within infrastructure environments

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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