Network Engineer
Paradromics · Austin, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain the company’s enterprise network (LAN, WAN, VPN) spanning routing, switching, wireless, and security platforms.
- Maintain high availability, performance, and security across all network services through proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and root-cause analysis.
- Manage firewalls, switches, routers, and network security systems.
- Lead modernization initiatives evaluating new technologies, improving network design, and driving scalable solutions that support organizational growth.
- Own and resolve complex network incidents, ensuring reliable connectivity for users, applications, and mission-critical systems.
- Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions, enforce standards, and support cross-functional projects.
- Develop and document network standards, runbooks, and best practices to strengthen operational consistency and supportability.
- Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives.
- Manage vendors and service providers to ensure SLA compliance and the successful delivery of network services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
- CCNP-level certification (Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent advanced networking certification).
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
- Strong expertise with routing/switching, LAN/WAN technologies, VLAN design, DHCP/DNS services, NAT, and enterprise wireless systems.
- Demonstrated experience with next-generation firewalls (Fortigate & Meraki strongly preferred), VPN technologies, and network security integration.
- Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, including packet analysis and log correlation.
- Ability to create clear network diagrams, design documentation, and operational runbooks.
- Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills with a focus on root-cause resolution.