Senior Network Systems Engineer

Company: Collabera
Location: Plano
Posted on: April 18, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Network Systems Engineer

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $55-$60 per hour

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Systems Engineer to join our enterprise technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving network architecture initiatives, evaluating third-party solutions, and developing automation to streamline processes across a complex network environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with Cisco technologies, wireless deployments, SD-WAN, and network security platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Translate business requirements into scalable and secure network architecture models, blueprints, and deployment playbooks.
Conduct evaluations of third-party products and technologies for enterprise adoption.
Ensure all solutions align with architectural standards and policies.
Support the development of automation solutions to replace manual or inefficient network processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technology compliance and integration.
Act as a subject matter expert on network technologies and best practices.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment, helping to resolve technical and organizational blockers.

Required Skills & Experience:

7+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on enterprise infrastructure.
Proficiency in Cisco Route/Switch, Cisco DNA Center, and Cisco ISE.
Experience with SD-WAN solutions (Cisco, Palo Alto, or others).
Knowledge of wireless access point deployments (Cisco Aironet, Aruba, or equivalent).
Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) models.
Experience with Checkpoint and Fortinet Firewalls.
Knowledge of BlueCat DDI, including DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.
Experience with proxy configuration and management.
Understanding of SSO (Single Sign-On) implementations.
Exposure to network automation and scripting (Python preferred).
Comfortable working in Agile environments with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with automation tools or infrastructure-as-code platforms.

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