Network Engineer

About the role

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking a Network Engineer to join our growing team in Plano, TX!

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, monitor, and support enterprise network infrastructure in both on-premise and cloud environments
• Manage and maintain LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, VPN, and firewall technologies
• Implement and support routing protocols including Static Routing, OSPF, and BGP
• Configure and troubleshoot switching technologies (VLANs, spanning tree) and secure wireless networking deployments
• Support core network services including DHCP, DNS, IP addressing / subnetting, and network segmentation
• Configure and maintain secure remote access solutions including site-to-site IPSEC, SSL VPN and ZTNA technologies
• Administer and support network platforms and solutions including Meraki, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco solutions
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity using enterprise monitoring tools including SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, NetBox, and Zabbix
• Perform proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network performance and connectivity issues
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams to support business and technical initiatives
• Document network configurations, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures
• Participate in network upgrades, migrations, maintenance windows, and disaster recovery activities

Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications: Industry certifications such as Network+, CCNA, CCNP, NSE, PCNSE, or equivalent
• Experience: 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure environments
• Skills: Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including: Routing, Switching, Wireless networking, Subnetting and IP addressing, DHCP and DNS, IPSEC, SSL VPN, and ZTNA technologies; Hands-on experience with Cisco networking solutions, Meraki platforms, Fortinet firewalls and security appliances, Palo Alto firewalls; Experience with cloud networking concepts and hybrid infrastructure environments; Experience using network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, NetBox, Zabbix; Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Skills

• Network Automation and Scripting
• Cloud Networking Concepts
• Enterprise Network Management

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Other Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.