Senior Network Engineer
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Job Description
This position is remote but must live in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Senior Network Engineer
3 Month extending contract (with conversion opportunity)
Position Summary
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design implementation administration and support of the enterprise network infrastructure including LAN WAN WLAN VoIP (Webex Zoom MS Teams) and over 400 branch offices and 2 geographically dispersed datacenters this role ensures secure reliable and high-performing connectivity across the enterprise.
This position involves a blend of datacenter work (25%) including hardware installs and advanced troubleshooting remote office projects (75%) such as SD-WAN deployments upgrades lifecycle refresh projects acquisition integrations and voice/collaboration rollouts.
Skills/Experience
- Expert in configuring/troubleshooting Cisco routers switches and firewalls (ASA FTD).
- Proficient in Meraki SD-WAN VPN technologies and branch connectivity.
- In-depth knowledge of routing/switching protocols: TCP/IP OSPF BGP EtherChannel 802.1Q STP.
- Strong knowledge of VRF route leaking redistribution ACL/prefix-list management.
- Skilled in packet capture and traffic analysis using Wireshark tcpdump or equivalent tools.
- Experience with wireless networking NAC systems (ISE Forescout) and identify-based access control.
- Bonus skills: VXLAN Cisco ACI VMware NSX or equivalent SDN platforms.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills able to work with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Team-oriented with a proactive ownership-driven approach to problem solving.
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Quick learner with adaptability to emerging technologies and shifting business needs.
Required Skills
- 5 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.
- Demonstrated experience supporting network integration during acquisitions (due diligence migration planning cutovers).
- Proven ability in datacenter environments including hardware installs migrations and troubleshooting (25% of the role).
- Expertise with remote office SD-WAN projects acquisition integrations voice/collaboration rollouts and troubleshooting (75% of the role).
- Familiarity with Cisco Webex phones SIP-based PBX systems and VoIP troubleshooting.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and escalate issues effectively.
- Available for after-hours and weekend work as needed.
- Nice to have: experience with VXLAN/SDN concepts (Cisco ACI VMware NSX or similar) for scalable multi-tenant datacenter networking.
Pay Rate: $64.00 - $74.00/hourly
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What nextSource Provides:
- Healthcare Benefits including Medical Prescription Vision & Dental Coverage United Healthcare
- Voluntary STD & LTD New York Life
- 401(k) Retirement Planning Fidelity
- Discount Program
*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent coverage will be effective on the 1stof the month following 60 days of employment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
