Title: Network Operations Engineer
Rate: $60/hour
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Duration: Ongoing contract
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Operations Engineer with strong experience in Cisco, Aruba, and Meraki networking solutions, including switching, routing, and network design. The ideal candidate will be prepared to answer complex networking questions during the interview. This role is for engineers—not admin-level individuals.

As part of the Global Network Delivery team, you will design, implement, and support network infrastructure across airports, cargo facilities, sales offices, and other locations. You will work within the company’s architectural framework, ensuring network reliability, security, and performance.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and write network device configuration scripts with change documentation.
• Implement network changes during approved change windows (after hours as needed).
• Review and provide feedback on engineering and change documentation.
• Establish processes for testing applications and devices before deployment.
• Act as a second-tier escalation support for the network operations team.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for critical network incidents.
• Translate business needs into technical deliverables.
• Manage small to medium-sized internal network projects.
• Create detailed network designs (physical & logical) aligned with customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on data, voice, and mobile network capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise networking and IT infrastructure.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise-scale network technologies.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP/CCIE (preferred but not required).
• Expertise in protocol analyzers, test equipment, CA Spectrum, and Wireshark.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Cisco routers & L2/L3 switches
• Load balancing, QoS, VPN, NAT, VoIP, IPSec, Multicast, DNS, MPLS
• Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF
• Spanning-tree protocols: PVST, MSTP, RSTP
• Experience with Velocloud/Viptela SD-WAN, Aruba, Meraki, Nexus, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Zscaler.
• Basic understanding of Azure and public cloud networking.
• Firewall troubleshooting and vulnerability management experience.
• Experience with switch upgrades and refresh activities.
• Basic Wi-Fi design and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple vendors in a partially outsourced IT environment.
• Previous software development experience to drive automation is a plus.
• Microsoft Azure networking experience is a strong advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to complete tasks independently.
• Capable of leading both technical and non-technical discussions.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to act as an escalation point for network integration issues.
• Ability to liaise between IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Experience developing and presenting business cases and ROI justifications.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory standards related to networking.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer to be part of a mission-critical global team supporting enterprise infrastructure. If you are ready to take on complex networking challenges and contribute to cutting-edge solutions, we encourage you to apply.
Our benefits package includes: (EXCLUDE on perm placements)

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

 
About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
 
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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