Network Engineer

Position : Senior Network Engineer

Location : Houston, Texas - 5 days onsite

Duration : Full-time

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with routers, switches, WAN / LAN technologies , and Cisco ACI for data center networking.

Key Responsibilities :

Design, configure, and maintain LAN / WAN networks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and firewalls across enterprise environments.

Implement and manage Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for data center networking and automation.

Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.

Ensure network security through proper configuration and maintenance of ACLs, VPNs, and firewalls.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business continuity and infrastructure projects.

Document network diagrams, configurations, and processes.

Participate in on-call rotation for network support as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

3 7 years of experience in enterprise network engineering.

Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, etc.).

Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI , Nexus switches, and SDN technologies.

Experience managing LAN / WAN environments and troubleshooting connectivity issues.

Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.).

Understanding of network security principles and best practices.

Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, or Cisco ACI Specialist are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python scripts, etc.).

Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure).

Familiarity with load balancers, VPNs, and firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet).