Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network EngineerDuration: 3 Month Contract, Contract to HireLocation: Remote (Texas)Mode: RemoteJob SummaryThe Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of Stewart Title’s enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, WLAN, VoIP (Webex, Zoom, MS Teams), and SD WAN. Supporting over 400+ branch offices and two geographically dispersed datacenters, this role ensures secure, reliable, and high performing connectivity across the enterprise.The position involves a blend of datacenter work (25%) including hardware installs and advanced troubleshooting and remote office projects (75%), such as SD WAN deployments, upgrades, lifecycle refresh projects, acquisition integrations, voice/collaboration rollouts, and troubleshooting.Required Skills & Experience• Expert in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls (ASA, FTD) • Proficient in Meraki SD WAN, VPN technologies, and branch connectivity • Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols: TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EtherChannel, 802.1Q, STP • Advanced experience with VRF, route leaking, redistribution, and ACL/prefix list management • Skilled in packet capture and traffic analysis using Wireshark, tcpdump, or equivalent tools • Experience with wireless networking, NAC solutions (Cisco ISE, Forescout), and identity based access control • Familiarity with Cisco Webex phones, SIP based PBX systems, and VoIP troubleshooting • Bonus: Experience with VXLAN, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, or equivalent SDN platformsProfessional Skills• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; effective with technical and business stakeholders • Team oriented with a proactive, ownership driven approach to problem solving • Excellent time management and multitasking abilities in fast paced environments • Adaptable and quick learner with the ability to absorb emerging technologies and shifting business prioritiesRequired Qualifications• 5 to 10 years of hands on experience in Cisco enterprise network environments • Required certifications: CCNA or CCNP (CCIE preferred) • Strong experience with Cisco Meraki SD WAN and branch connectivity solutions • Proven experience supporting acquisitions, including due diligence, migration planning, and cutoversKey ResponsibilitiesDatacenter Operations (Approx. 25%)• Hardware installs • Migrations • TroubleshootingRemote Office and Enterprise Networking (Approx. 75%)• SD WAN deployments • Acquisition integrations • Voice and collaboration rollouts • Network troubleshootingDesired Skills• Strong experience with Cisco Meraki SD WAN and branch connectivity solutions • Proven experience supporting acquisitions, including due diligence, migration planning, and cutoversCertification Requirements• CCNA or CCNP (CCIE preferred)