Vaco Dallas is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Network Engineer for a Dallas-based client, with a global operations. Candidates must be local to the Dallas market, and willing/able to work onsite. Candidates must also be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States, as our client is unable to sponsor at this time.
Job Title: Senior Azure Network Engineer
Job Type:
Contract-to-Hire Worksite Schedule: Hybrid Onsite (3-days per week, Tue, Wed, & Thur)
Worksite Location: North Dallas / Addison, Texas
W2 Hourly Rate On Contract: $55.00 - $70.00 (W2) based on experience and credentials
Salary Conversion:
Based on experience up to $115,000 - $135,000 + full benefits Job Scope: - Support the overall enterprise network infrastructure - Install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot network-related physical / virtual hardware and software
- Provide enterprise production support to end users globally, to include the flexibility or supporting off-hours needs to ensure uptime of critical systems to ensure business continuity
- Evaluate, design, and implement new networking configurations/devices across the organization
- Troubleshoot network issues to include service provider, routing/switching, data center performance, packet loss, latency, hardware failure issues, system connectivity issues, etc.
- Manage, maintain, support, design, and monitor the network infrastructure and systems, including LAN/WAN, Routers / Switches, Firewalls, VPN, Wireless Systems (WAP / Wi-Fi, etc.), and Virtual / Cloud-based Networking Configurations
- Assist with and lead network disaster recovery initiatives
- Upgrade and patch network devices hardware and software
- Resolve network technical risks and proactively identify network related issues
- Evaluate and implement break/fix solutions to improve the overall network performance and stability
- Maintain, update, and create new system process documentation
- Work with and maintain strong relationships with outside IT service providers
- Developer network/network security related policies and procedures
- Interface with cybersecurity team to implement hardware/software configurations to protect the organization against risk and threats
Must-Have Skills Requirements: - At least 7+ years of experience functioning as a Network Engineer within enterprise-level environments
- 5+ years' experience supporting Cisco / Meraki / Azure / Cloud Tenant Connectivity
- 5+ years' experience supporting Cisco Meraki - MX Appliances (vMX) / Firewalls / Wi-Fi Access Points / WAP / SD-WAN / Routers/Switches
- 5+ years' experience supporting Cloud Tenant Connectivity - networking ACLs, VNet gateways, and security and network isolation within Azure
- At least 3+ years' experience and proficiency with scripting Languages - PowerShell, Python, or Shell Scripting, etc.
Preferred - not required: - Certifications: Which could include:
- CCNA / CCNP
- Azure
- Barracuda
- Palo Alto
- Fortinet, etc.