What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at IMPACT Technology Recruiting?
Our client in Irving, TX is looking to hire a Network Engineer on a permanent basis. No 3rd parties/Corp to Corp.
Work Expectations
- Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote
- Up to 75% travel to regional office locations (Use of company car provided)
- Ability to support after-hours deployments and maintenance windows as needed
Position Overview
- Design, implement, support, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure across on-prem and Azure environments
- Work with routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, SD-WAN, and cloud networking technologies
- Support network performance, security, monitoring, documentation, and optimization efforts
- Coordinate with ISPs, vendors, project managers, and internal teams on deployments and support initiatives
Career Levels
- Network Engineer I – Entry-level networking role
- Network Engineer II – Mid-level engineer with independent troubleshooting experience
- Senior Network Engineer – Advanced engineer leading complex infrastructure initiatives
Required Experience
- 3–10 years of network engineering experience depending on level
- Experience with Cisco and/or Meraki routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN
- Experience managing firewalls and network security solutions
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE preferred
Preferred Skills
- Azure networking and cloud connectivity
- Palo Alto Firewalls and ClearPass
- IPSec, SSH, TACACS, firewall policies, and 802.1X
- Monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, SNMP, and SYSLOG
- VoIP and Microsoft Teams Voice support
- Mentoring junior engineers or administrators
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, VoIP, and SD-WAN solutions
- Perform network assessments, traffic analysis, and capacity planning
- Support disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives
- Execute network upgrades, deployments, and infrastructure improvements
- Maintain secure networking solutions across cloud and on-prem environments
- Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and procedures
- Support network security initiatives including segmentation and monitoring
- Collaborate with vendors, ISPs, contractors, and internal stakeholders on project delivery
Salary : $76,000 - $120,000