Overview
On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
Network Layer
Enterprise Networks
Data Link Layer
VSP
VLAN
Spanning Tree Protocol
OSPF
Border Gateway Protocol
Multicast
IQ
Collaboration
Data Centers
Documentation
Computer Science
Computer Networking
Extreme Networks
Management
TCP/IP
Routing
Switches
Network Security
Network
Scripting
Python
Ansible
Job Details
Job Title: Network Lead (Sr. Network Engineer Extreme Specialist, L3 Support)
Location: Plano TX or Redmond WA (Onsite)
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Network Engineer with Level 3 support experience and strong hands-on expertise in Extreme Networks technologies. This role requires working onsite in Dallas, TX, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage Layer 2/3 infrastructure using Extreme Networks switches (e.g., 5320, 5520, VSP series)
- Configure and troubleshoot ExtremeXOS and Fabric Connect technologies
- Implement and manage:
- Network segmentation
- VLANs
- STP, OSPF, BGP, multicast protocols
- Monitor network performance using tools like ExtremeCloud IQ
- Collaborate with IT teams for network needs across data centers, campuses, and remote offices
- Maintain detailed documentation: configurations, diagrams, SOPs
- Ensure network security using MACsec, ACLs, and port security
- Provide Level 2/3 network incident support and participate in on-call rotation
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
- 3 7 years of enterprise-level networking experience
- Proven expertise with Extreme Networks switches and management platforms
- Strong grasp of:
- TCP/IP
- Routing and switching
- Network security
- Experience with network automation/scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus
- Certifications such as Extreme Certified Specialist (ECS) or Extreme Certified Professional (ECP) are highly desirable
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