Engineer, IT Enterprise Operations (Velocloud, Network Core)

Engineer, IT Enterprise Operations (Velocloud, Network Core)

Irving, TX (Onsite)

Direct hire

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We are looking for an Engineer, IT Enterprise Operations (Velocloud, Network Core). This is a direct hire opportunity based out of Irving, TX (Onsite).

The Engineer, IT Enterprise Operations will be part of an industry-leading IT team working in a fast-paced environment. Under the guidance of the Manager, IT Enterprise Operations, this individual will be responsible for day-to-day tasks functioning primarily as mid to upper-tier support through all phases of the project and hardware lifecycle. The Engineer, IT Enterprise Operations is also responsible for all aspects of the enterprise end-to-end network performance, with specific emphasis on ensuring efficient, reliable application and system services delivery to all constituents in the organization. Occasional travel to the data center and other company locations.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's (4-year) degree with a technical major such as engineering or computer science (or equivalent education and applicable work experience). In lieu of a degree, 2 years of professional experience is required.
• 5 years of network administration experience.
• CCNP / JNCIP / JNCIS or relevant experience.
• Advanced experience with Firewall, Routing, and Switching technologies (eg. Aruba 2800 and 10000 series and Juniper SRX and EX series products).
• Advanced experience with SDWAN technologies (eg. Velo Cloud).
• Advanced knowledge of POTS, DS1/T1, Fiber, GigE and 10GigE, VoIP, SIP.
• Advanced experience in various Network CLI languages such as Aruba, Cisco, or Juniper.
• Advanced knowledge of OSI Model, IP addressing, subnetting, VLAN, routing.
• Advanced knowledge of 802.11x, 802.1x, RF design.
• Advanced experience with routers, layer 2 and layer 3 switches.
• Advanced experience with Spanning Tree, VRRP, BGP, OSPF, iBGP, MPLS, and VPN technologies.
• Advanced experience with wireless networking, RF, and heat mapping tools.
• Advanced experience with network functions such as DHCP, DNS, AD, and WINS, and how to design and administer solutions as well as troubleshoot problems as they relate to the network operations.
• Advanced knowledge of load balancers and firewalls (ex. Netscaler's).
• Advanced experience with packet capture and analysis, span/mirror port strategy, and related network monitoring tools.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise wireless technologies and security.
• Intermediate experience with Windows operating systems from 2012 R2 to the present.
• Strong skills in communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed (For change control(s) and or on an occasional emergency).

Preferred:

• Experience administering a distributed enterprise network, hosts, and devices over more than 200 sites.
• Experience working with Wireshark, and other network troubleshooting tools.
• Experience working with Juniper Networks SRX and EX.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience Aruba Switches, Airwave, Central, and Clearpass.
• Experience with large-scale network upgrade projects with national distribution.
• Experience with network-oriented enterprise storage solutions (iSCSI, FCoE).
• AWS Associate level certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work.
• Network Monitoring (ability to build and report network metrics – (traps/SNMPv3 monitoring/trend analysis/performance of network equipment).
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make independent decisions with limited information.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other members of the business community.
• A self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Possess the intellectual curiosity to work through ambiguity and could work independently with minimal instruction.
• Ability to manage change and do extremely well in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.
• Ability to take initiative work independently, and work effectively with individuals belonging to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clarity and brevity.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in architecture reviews with IT groups and ensure supportability requirements and standards are followed.
• Develop new standards to maintain or improve stability and scalability of the current network environment with specific considerations to sustainability and future-proof design.
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for network and system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage existing resources and provide economies of scale.
• The author documents that improve governance and librarianship with network-related architectures.
• Skilled in determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Daily maintenance and administration of various systems such as core network, wireless, and remote office network infrastructures, in both production and development environments. Resolve or report critical issues to the Mgr, Enterprise Operations for resolution.
• Provide intermediate and advanced tier support for troubleshooting various networks, applications, and systems. Support all networking hardware.
• Install new and configure existing hardware in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Contribute to and maintain system standards.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of network-related scheduled jobs.
• Perform network-related data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Repair and recover from hardware, software, or circuit failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.
• General support of production systems as required.
• Apply patches and upgrades on a regular basis and upgrade administrative tools and utilities according to defined policies and standards.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
• Ability to mentor junior network administrators and engineers in all aspects of network design, operations, deployment, documentation, and standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Annual Base Salary Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $100,000 to $110,000. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About The Client

Our client is a leading dental support organization.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance—providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.

Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business—it means having a dedicated our financial client focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.