Senior Network Engineer - Only On W2 - Dallas, TX

  • Dallas, TX
  • Posted 19 hours ago | Updated 19 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Network
Firewall
Palo alto
Fortinet

Job Details

Job Details
Network Engineer
Dallas, TX- Day 1 onsite
Long Term Contract
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable datacenter and cloud network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure networking, Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, and automation tools like Ansible and Python.

Key Responsibilities:
Deploy and manage datacenter and cloud networks with high availability.
Configure and maintain firewall infrastructure to safeguard against threats.
Administer Azure networking components (VNet, VPN Gateway, NSG, etc.).
Optimize Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall performance and security.
Drive automation and CI/CD practices across network operations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align network strategies with business goals.
Provide strategic input on software-defined networking technologies.

Qualifications:
5+ years in network engineering with expertise in route/switch, firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS.
2+ years in cloud networking (Azure, AWS, Oracle, or IBM).
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
Preferred Certifications & Skills:
CCNP (Security, DC, Routing, Switching), Fortinet, PCNSE.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect.
Strong scripting skills (Python, Ansible) and experience with Panorama, BGP, and VPN tunnels.

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