Job description

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 : Based on experience and credentials Salary Conversion : Based on experience up to $125,000 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.

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