Sr. Azure Network Engineer

Vaco Dallas is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Network Engineer for a Dallas-based client, with a global operations.

Candidates must be local to the Dallas market, and willing / able to work onsite. Candidates must also be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States, as our client is unable to sponsor at this time.

Job Title : Senior Azure Network Engineer

Job Type : Contract-to-Hire

Worksite Schedule : Hybrid Onsite (3-days per week, Tue, Wed, & Thur)

Worksite Location : North Dallas / Addison, Texas

W2 Hourly Rate On Contract : Based on experience and credentials

Salary Conversion : Based on experience up to $125,000 + full benefits

Job Scope :

• Support the overall enterprise network infrastructure - Install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot network-related physical / virtual hardware and software
• Provide enterprise production support to end users globally, to include the flexibility or supporting off-hours needs to ensure uptime of critical systems to ensure business continuity
• Evaluate, design, and implement new networking configurations / devices across the organization
• Troubleshoot network issues to include service provider, routing / switching, data center performance, packet loss, latency, hardware failure issues, system connectivity issues, etc.
• Manage, maintain, support, design, and monitor the network infrastructure and systems, including LAN / WAN, Routers / Switches, Firewalls, VPN, Wireless Systems (WAP / Wi-Fi, etc.

and Virtual / Cloud-based Networking Configurations

• Assist with and lead network disaster recovery initiatives
• Upgrade and patch network devices hardware and software
• Resolve network technical risks and proactively identify network related issues
• Evaluate and implement break / fix solutions to improve the overall network performance and stability
• Maintain, update, and create new system process documentation
• Work with and maintain strong relationships with outside IT service providers
• Developer network / network security related policies and procedures
• Interface with cybersecurity team to implement hardware / software configurations to protect the organization against risk and threats

Must-Have Skills Requirements :

• At least 7+ years of experience functioning as a Network Engineer within enterprise-level environments
• 5+ years’ experience supporting Cisco / Meraki / Azure / Cloud Tenant Connectivity
• 5+ years’ experience supporting Cisco Meraki MX Appliances (vMX) / Firewalls / Wi-Fi Access Points / WAP / SD-WAN / Routers / Switches
• 5+ years’ experience supporting Cloud Tenant Connectivity networking ACLs, VNet gateways, and security and network isolation within Azure
• At least 3+ years’ experience and proficiency with scripting Languages PowerShell, Python, or Shell Scripting, etc.

Preferred not required :

• Certifications : Which could include :
• CCNA / CCNP
• Azure
• Barracuda
• Palo Alto
• Fortinet, etc.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.