Network Administrator 3Network Engineer

Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Austin that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories graphics processors motherboard chip sets and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.

Job Title: Network Administrator 3/Network Engineer
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Austin TX
Job Type: Temporary assignment
Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Position Overview

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.

Key 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 support

Required Technical Skills

Top Must-Have Expertise:

1. Routing and Switching - Advanced configuration and troubleshooting

2. Data Center Architectures - Design and implementation experience

3. WAN Accelerators - Deployment and optimization

4. SD-WAN - Enterprise-level implementation and management

5. WiFi - Enterprise wireless infrastructure

Technology Stack:

Switching & Routing:

Cisco switches and routers

Arista switching platforms

Aruba switching solutions

Data Center:

Cisco/Arista data center equipment

Spine-leaf architectures

Network virtualization

Wireless:

Aruba wireless controllers and access points

Enterprise WiFi design and optimization

SD-WAN:

Silverpeak (Aruba EdgeConnect) SD-WAN platform

WAN optimization and orchestration

WAN Acceleration:

Riverbed WAN Accelerators

Application optimization

Required Qualifications

Experience:

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 experience

Technical 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 diagrams

Soft 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 capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

Industry certifications such as:

o Cisco CCNP or CCIE

o Aruba ACMP/ACMX or ACCP/ACCX

o 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

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.