Network Consultant

Role Overview

We are seeking an Infrastructure Program Manager to lead enterprise infrastructure deliverables from initiation through closure. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams across networking, storage, security, cloud, and data center operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in planning and delivering large-scale data center compute and storage deployments, migrations, and refresh initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise infrastructure deliverables from initiation through closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across networking, storage, security, cloud, and data center operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver large-scale data center compute and storage deployments, migrations, and refresh initiatives.
• Configure and troubleshoot QOS, VLANs, and ACLs using tools like Netflow and Solarwinds.
• Assist in network and equipment problem troubleshooting.
• Manage changes in a complex network environment using Infoblox and Bind platforms.
• Support network design and security, including device hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls, and vulnerability assessment.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Demonstrated experience at the enterprise level, with a strong understanding of server, virtualization, storage, and networking technologies. Experience working in data center network environments, with a strong background in Leaf & Spine architecture. Proven experience with Juniper and Arista hardware switches, including QFx5120/5130 series. Working experience with HPE Aruba, 3com, H3C, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Checkpoint firewalls. Experience with SDN and SD-WAN products and services.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of networking components including TCP/IP, Routing, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, F5 LTM, GTM, SSH, and VPNs. Proficiency with IP routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, as well as RIP, IP Multicast, and MPLS. Thorough understanding of Ethernet VPN-Virtual Extensible LAN (EVPN-VXLAN) architecture. Experience with both IPv4 and IPv6 is required. Familiarity with structured cabling systems and network facilities.

Pay

$55–70/hr.

Schedule

Hybrid role in Dallas, TX.

Benefits

• Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, certification prep access, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks to associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for Consultants and a certified Career Coach.

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