Sr. Network Engineer

Talent Space, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer for a full time opportunity in Dallas, TX!

The Netwrokk Engineer performs enterprise network engineering, monitoring, and operations tasks within Infrastructure & Network Services, with a focus on routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN platforms. This role will own assigned network workstreams, applies critical thinking to resolve complex routing/switching and connectivity issues, and ensures deliverables meet quality and compliance standards.
The Netowrk Engineer is responsible for maintaining and operating the core network infrastructure — Juniper routing/switching, Aruba switching and wireless, and SD-WAN that supports clinical and business operations across its multi-site enterprise. This role coordinates with cross-functional peers, may mentor entry-level team members, and contributes to network process improvement, ensuring compliance with network security standards, data center compliance requirements, and applicable infrastructure regulatory frameworks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise routing and switching infrastructure using Juniper (Junos — EX/MX/QFX) and Aruba (ArubaOS-CX switching, AOS wireless) across a large, multi-site environment.
• Manage LAN/WAN architecture including VLANs, spanning tree, OSPF/BGP routing, virtual chassis configurations, and Aruba WLAN/SSID deployments.
• Design, deploy, and maintain SD-WAN infrastructure, including edge provisioning, business policy configuration, and circuit failover/QoS tuning.
• Coordinate with carriers and manage circuit providers on SD-WAN transport, circuit issues, and P1 incident escalation.
• Analyze network reliability, performance tuning, and capacity planning across routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN platforms.
• Deliver incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for network production issues, including vendor JTAC/TAC case management.
• Support implementation and maintenance of network security best practices in coordination with the security team.
• Manage network monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling for routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN infrastructure.
• Support network refresh and lifecycle planning, including EOL/EOS hardware tracking and vendor coordination.
• Recommend improvements to network documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
• Recommend automation of network configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Python, or vendor APIs for Junos/Aruba) where applicable.
• Participate in on-call rotations for network incident escalation and resolution.
• Analyze evaluation and implementation of new network technologies and tools.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and applicable State, Federal, and regulatory requirements (including HIPAA where relevant to network infrastructure).
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; associate''s degree or relevant certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise routing and switching, with production experience on Juniper Junos (EX/MX/QFX) and Aruba (switching and/or wireless) required.
• Experience with SD-WAN platforms (VeloCloud, Viptela, Silver Peak, or similar) in a multi-site enterprise deployment.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking principles (routing, switching, wireless, WAN) and industry standards.
• Relevant certifications such as JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP (Juniper), ACMA/ACCP (Aruba), CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure across a large multi-site enterprise (500+ sites or comparable) preferred.

PREFERRED

• Experience in healthcare (medical or dental), retail, or other large multi-site enterprise organizations.
• Experience in HIPAA-regulated or similarly compliance-driven network environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining network policies, standards, and documentation.
• Industry thought leadership in enterprise networking.