Sr. Network Engineer

About the role

ECLARO is looking for a Senior Network Engineer for our client in Fort Worth, TX. ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management: Design, configure, and maintain enterprise routing and switching fabrics utilizing Cisco switches, alongside software-defined branch networks powered by Cisco Meraki.
• Network Security & Access: Manage perimeter security and zero-trust policies via Palo Alto firewalls and Aruba Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
• Traffic Engineering & Access: Configure and support high-availability application delivery using F5 load balancers and maintain secure remote access networks via F5 VPN.
• Wireless & Edge Connectivity: Deploy enterprise-grade wireless networks using Aruba Wi-Fi controllers and establish primary/failover cellular endpoints using Cradlepoint technology.
• Escalation & Support: Serve as a Tier 3 technical lead for complex routing, switching, load balancing, wireless, and security issues.

Requirements

• Routing & Switching: High proficiency with Cisco enterprise switches (e.g., Catalyst, Nexus series), standard routing protocols, VLANs, and spanning-tree optimizations.
• Firewalls & Security: Hands-on experience writing and auditing security profiles, NAT rules, and decryption policies on Palo Alto firewalls (PAN-OS).
• Application Delivery: Advanced knowledge of F5 BIG-IP infrastructure, including Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Global Traffic Manager (GTM), and SSL orchestration.
• Identity & Mobility: Strong experience managing wireless infrastructure with Aruba Wi-Fi and controlling network access policies through Aruba ClearPass (NAC).
• Cloud & Cellular Edge: Operational proficiency with Cisco Meraki dashboard orchestration and Cradlepoint NetCloud manager for cellular backup links.
• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated network engineering experience, with at least 5 years actively configuring the specified vendor hardware.

Qualifications

• Cisco: CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) or CCNP Enterprise/Security
• Palo Alto: PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
• F5: F5-CTS (Certified Technology Specialist)
• Aruba: ACMP (Aruba Certified Mobility Professional) or ACCP (Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional)

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO