Data Center & Security Network Engineer

Job Title: Data Center & Security Network Engineer

Location: Frisco TX (Dallas) Onsite
Duration: 5 Months

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Center & Security Network Engineer to support enterprise network infrastructure data center operations and network security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in routing switching firewalls network design troubleshooting and data center technologies within complex enterprise environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of networking technologies including TCP/IP Routing DNS DDNS DHCP SSH VPNs and IP routing protocols such as BGP OSPF RIP MPLS and Multicast.
• Experience with enterprise networking technologies including Ethernet EVPN STP RSTP IGMP 802.1x and modern service provider networks.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting QoS VLANs ACLs NAT Policy-Based Routing NetFlow and network performance monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 networking IP addressing DNS/DHCP NTP network security and monitoring solutions.
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting network changes using Infoblox and BIND platforms.
• Expertise with HPE Aruba networking solutions including Aruba Mobility Controllers Instant APs AirWave Central Activate and ClearPass.
• Experience working with SDN and SD-WAN technologies.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems and network facilities.
• Hands-on experience with Aruba Arista Juniper HPE 3Com H3C switches and Palo Alto Fortinet and Check Point firewalls.
• Experience in network security including device hardening IDS/IPS SIEM firewall management IPSec vulnerability assessments and intrusion detection.
• Strong experience supporting Juniper and Arista hardware switches.
• Experience working within data center environments and implementing Leaf-Spine architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Juniper QFX5120 and QFX5130 switch platforms.
• Knowledge of EVPN-VXLAN architecture and deployment.
• Strong troubleshooting implementation documentation and operational support skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cybersecurity technologies and best practices.
• Knowledge of Storage technologies including SAN and NAS environments.
• Familiarity with database platforms such as SQL Server and MongoDB.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise and data center networks.

Responsibilities

• Design implement maintain and troubleshoot enterprise network and security infrastructure.
• Support data center networking environments including Leaf-Spine and EVPN-VXLAN architectures.
• Configure and maintain routing switching firewall wireless and security platforms.
• Monitor network performance and resolve complex network issues.
• Perform network upgrades changes and deployments while ensuring high availability.
• Collaborate with infrastructure security and operations teams to optimize network performance and security.
• Maintain network documentation standards and operational procedures.