We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our team in Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will play a key role in building, securing, and supporting enterprise connectivity across data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth across routing, switching, SD-WAN, and network security, along with the ability to resolve complex issues and improve overall network performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and support enterprise network solutions spanning on-premises infrastructure, data centers, and cloud-based environments.<br>• Lead SD-WAN deployments by defining traffic policies, improving path selection, and enhancing application-aware connectivity.<br>• Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto security platforms, including firewall policies, centralized management, and secure remote access services.<br>• Configure and maintain Cisco networking technologies across routing, switching, quality of service, and resilient network design.<br>• Oversee Meraki-managed environments, including security appliances, wireless networks, switching, and dashboard operations.<br>• Design and maintain cloud networking components such as virtual networks, firewalls, load balancers, transit connectivity, and hybrid integrations within Azure and related platforms.<br>• Act as the escalation point for advanced network and security incidents, driving timely diagnosis and resolution.<br>• Create and update technical documentation, including network diagrams, standards, operating procedures, and support guides.<br>• Improve visibility and stability through monitoring, automation, and network performance tuning initiatives.<br>• Participate in on-call support, change execution, and incident response activities to maintain reliable operations.
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure across hybrid environments.<br>• Advanced knowledge of Cisco routing and switching platforms, including routers and enterprise network architecture.<br>• Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto firewalls and strong understanding of network security policy management.<br>• Experience supporting Cisco ASA environments and troubleshooting complex connectivity issues.<br>• Strong working knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and dynamic routing design principles.<br>• Experience with cloud networking in Microsoft Azure, including hybrid connectivity and virtual network design.<br>• Ability to work across multi-vendor environments and serve as a senior technical escalation resource.
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- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 52.25 - 60.5 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our team in Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will play a key role in building, securing, and supporting enterprise connectivity across data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth across routing, switching, SD-WAN, and network security, along with the ability to resolve complex issues and improve overall network performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and support enterprise network solutions spanning on-premises infrastructure, data centers, and cloud-based environments.<br>• Lead SD-WAN deployments by defining traffic policies, improving path selection, and enhancing application-aware connectivity.<br>• Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto security platforms, including firewall policies, centralized management, and secure remote access services.<br>• Configure and maintain Cisco networking technologies across routing, switching, quality of service, and resilient network design.<br>• Oversee Meraki-managed environments, including security appliances, wireless networks, switching, and dashboard operations.<br>• Design and maintain cloud networking components such as virtual networks, firewalls, load balancers, transit connectivity, and hybrid integrations within Azure and related platforms.<br>• Act as the escalation point for advanced network and security incidents, driving timely diagnosis and resolution.<br>• Create and update technical documentation, including network diagrams, standards, operating procedures, and support guides.<br>• Improve visibility and stability through monitoring, automation, and network performance tuning initiatives.<br>• Participate in on-call support, change execution, and incident response activities to maintain reliable operations.
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z