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Senior Network Engineer
<p>We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Network Engineer to lead the planning, implementation, and maintenance of our enterprise network infrastructure. This role is critical for ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available network connectivity across all corporate and remote locations. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in designing complex networks, managing firewalls, and implementing best practices in security, performance, and redundancy.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud network infrastructure.</li><li>Manage enterprise-grade routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.).</li><li>Monitor network performance, conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and resolve high-level network issues.</li><li>Lead or participate in network projects such as site buildouts, data center migrations, and cloud integrations (e.g., AWS, Azure networking).</li><li>Maintain and optimize network security posture (e.g., firewalls, access control, segmentation, IPS/IDS, zero trust).</li><li>Configure and manage routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.</li><li>Ensure redundancy and disaster recovery plans for critical network paths and services.</li><li>Create and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and SOPs.</li><li>Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and network support staff.</li><li>Work with cross-functional teams including IT Security, Systems, Cloud, and Application teams.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.</li><li>Deep understanding of network protocols, topology, and architectures.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Cisco and other network vendors (e.g., Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto).</li><li>Strong command of routing/switching, VPNs, load balancing, and QoS.</li><li>Familiarity with network monitoring and logging tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow, SNMP).</li></ul>
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  • Woodlands, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 53.00 - 67.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Network Engineer to lead the planning, implementation, and maintenance of our enterprise network infrastructure. This role is critical for ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available network connectivity across all corporate and remote locations. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in designing complex networks, managing firewalls, and implementing best practices in security, performance, and redundancy.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud network infrastructure.</li><li>Manage enterprise-grade routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.).</li><li>Monitor network performance, conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and resolve high-level network issues.</li><li>Lead or participate in network projects such as site buildouts, data center migrations, and cloud integrations (e.g., AWS, Azure networking).</li><li>Maintain and optimize network security posture (e.g., firewalls, access control, segmentation, IPS/IDS, zero trust).</li><li>Configure and manage routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.</li><li>Ensure redundancy and disaster recovery plans for critical network paths and services.</li><li>Create and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and SOPs.</li><li>Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and network support staff.</li><li>Work with cross-functional teams including IT Security, Systems, Cloud, and Application teams.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-17T13:39:04Z

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