Staff Network Engineer

Eliassen Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to enhance their network infrastructure across data centers and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production networking, automation, and a commitment to customer service. You will work collaboratively with other engineers to improve standards and practices while providing expertise in a fast-paced environment. A competitive benefits package is offered, along with a pay rate of $55 - $65 per hour.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in production network environments.
• Experience with large-scale global network environments.
• Proficiency in automating network devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, operate, and optimize network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network issues from load balancers to switches.
• Drive automation efforts towards a 'Configuration as Code' approach.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Wireshark

Cisco

Palo Alto

Job description

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Our client is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join their team.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $55 - $65 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, operate, and optimize network infrastructure across data centers and cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot network issues ranging from load balancers to switches.
• Drive automation efforts towards a "Configuration as Code" approach.
• Provide expertise to software and systems engineers as necessary.
• Maintain networking aspects of hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Continuously improve standards and practices in collaboration with other engineers.
• Learn and teach skills within the production networking team and cross-functionally.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in production network environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Proficiency in Google Workplace and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to customer service principles and willingness to take initiative.
• Must have the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Experience with large-scale global network environments.
• Deep understanding of IP networking fundamentals and protocols.
• Familiarity with hardware platforms such as Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, F5, Juniper, etc.
• Knowledge of network protocols like BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, DMVPN, IP Multicast, SDWAN.
• Proficiency in L2/L3 switching architecture design and related technologies.
• Extensive experience with firewall technologies such as Palo Alto and Cisco ASA.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools like Wireshark, Syslog, NetFlow.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS and GCP.
• Proficiency in automating network devices using tools like Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.
• Experience with zero-trust security using Aruba ClearPass or Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Ability to take ownership of critical issues and participate in on-call support on a rotational basis.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [e-mail].

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

JOB ID: JN -052025-102082

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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