What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at Educated Solutions Corp?
Our client, a leader in commercial real estate, is seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Network Engineer to support end-to-end network design, deployment, and modernization efforts with a strong focus on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Richardson, TX. This is a full-time position with training taking place in-person and transitioning to a hybrid schedule at the manager’s discretion after training is completed. This position operates Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with the need for flexibility in the evenings and on weekends. This position starts as a 1-year contract opportunity with the potential to extend. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex technical initiatives, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in advancing the company’s network infrastructure. The Network Engineer will drive discovery, design, implementation, and documentation activities while ensuring a seamless transition to operational support teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Facilitate discovery, planning, design, documentation, and implementation of network infrastructure for M&A initiatives.
• Conduct assessments of existing network environments and develop replacement designs aligned with company standards.
• Lead M&A-related network projects from end to end, including planning, coordination, engineering, and cutover.
• Independently manage project activities, timelines, and communication with customers, vendors, and team members.
• Stage, configure, test, and validate network equipment in the lab using established scripts and procedures.
• Coordinate hardware shipment, installation, and remote testing with local resources.
• Develop wiring diagrams and step-by-step installation documentation for remote hands support.
• Facilitate cutover processes, troubleshoot issues, and validate all configurations before transition to operations.
• Create and update network documentation, design materials, training content, and support artifacts.
• Interact regularly with peers, leadership, and customers to support, engineer, and troubleshoot network environments.
Qualifications
• 4–6 years of relevant network engineering experience.
• Experience supporting M&A network efforts or life cycle management of network infrastructure (discovery, documentation, gear replacement, validation).
• Strong understanding of Cisco routing and switching (Catalyst switches, ISR Catalyst routing).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco & Juniper wireless, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto firewalls, and data circuit connectivity.
• Demonstrated ability to configure, test, and validate network platforms during deployment.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead complex engineering efforts.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Preferred Skills & Experience
• Technical certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or Palo Alto credentials (preferred but not required).
• Experience working on DHS projects or Design & Construction (D&C) initiatives.
• Cloud networking experience.
• Proven ability to manage technical projects, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience replacing or modernizing network hardware in operational environments.