Title: Network Administrator III/ Network Engineer -Pref : Locals in Texas ( W2 only)

Title: Network Administrator III/ Network Engineer -Location: Texas Locals ( W2 only)

Responsibilities

• Act as the main escalation point for complex networking issues and mentor Level I/II support staff.
• Provide technical guidance for our SD-WAN deployment, including vendor management and coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Systems, Data, App Dev to name a few) to define and implement networking requirements based on business needs.
• Support the transition toward Fortinet-based SD-WAN infrastructure, with a potential shift from Cisco to Aruba hardware.
• Work closely with leadership to help plan and allocate resources for team initiatives.
• Engage with hybrid network environments, maintaining connectivity between on-premises and Azure cloud environments via ExpressRoute.
• Champion and implement automation for our network infrastructure.
• Ensure network infrastructure aligns with our core values and leadership principles, including integrity, adaptability, and a proactive attitude toward helping both teammates and end users.

Must Haves:

• 8+ Years of professional experience in network engineering and administration.
• Strong experience with Fortinet, including SD-WAN deployment and support.
• Adept scripting ability to automate the network environment tasks using Python, Powershell, Bash, and/or Ansible.
• Familiarity with Azure networking and hybrid connectivity (e.g., ExpressRoute), as well as an in-depth understanding of networking components including VNETs, Azure FW, NSGs, VPN Gateways, etc.
• Working knowledge of Aruba OR Cisco switches and routers and potential migration efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and coordinate deployments and support.
• Proven experience in mentoring or leading junior team members.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a strong customer service mindset.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Certifications such as:
• Fortinet NSE4+
• CCNP
• CCNA
• Azure Networking Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
• CCIE
• CompTIA Network +
• Experience with both Cisco and Aruba network switches and routers.
• Expertise with Palo Alto firewalls.