Network Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our infrastructure team in a hands-on, onsite role. This position involves the administration, installation, configuration, and maintenance of our enterprise network and hardware infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in routing, switching, data center architectures, and modern networking technologies including SD-WAN and wireless solutions.Job Title: Network Engineer - Intermediate Location: 100% Onsite Role in Austin TXContract Term: 12 monthsKey Responsibilities• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise routing and switching infrastructure• Administer and optimize data center network architectures• Deploy and manage SD-WAN solutions across multiple sites• Configure and troubleshoot WAN acceleration technologies• Oversee enterprise wireless network infrastructure• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware equipment• Perform capacity planning and network performance optimization• Provide escalation support for complex network issues• Document network configurations, procedures, and standards• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects• Participate in on-call rotation for critical infrastructure supportRequired Technical SkillsTop Must-Have Expertise:1. Routing and Switching - Advanced configuration and troubleshooting2. Data Center Architectures - Design and implementation experience3. WAN Accelerators - Deployment and optimization4. SD-WAN - Enterprise-level implementation and management5. WiFi - Enterprise wireless infrastructureTechnology Stack:Switching & Routing:• Cisco switches and routers• Arista switching platforms• Aruba switching solutionsData Center:• Cisco/Arista data center equipment• Spine-leaf architectures• Network virtualizationWireless:• Aruba wireless controllers and access points• Enterprise WiFi design and optimizationSD-WAN:• Silverpeak (Aruba EdgeConnect) SD-WAN platform• WAN optimization and orchestrationWAN Acceleration:• Riverbed WAN Accelerators• Application optimizationRequired QualificationsExperience:• 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience• Proven experience with enterprise routing and switching environments• Strong background in data center networking• Demonstrated expertise with SD-WAN deployments• Experience with WAN optimization and acceleration technologies• Enterprise wireless network implementation experienceTechnical Competencies:• Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)• Advanced switching concepts (VLANs, STP, VPC, MLAG)• Strong understanding of network security principles• Experience with network monitoring and management tools• Proficiency in network troubleshooting methodologies• Ability to read and create network diagramsSoft Skills:• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)• Ability to work independently and as part of a team• Flexibility to shift between software and hardware administration• Strong documentation skills• Project management capabilitiesPreferred Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field• Industry certifications such as:o Cisco CCNP or CCIEo Aruba ACMP/ACMX or ACCP/ACCXo Arista ACE certification• Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible)• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM)• Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)• ITIL framework knowledge