Role: Network Engineer L3
Location: Suwannee, GA 30024
Duration: Contract

About the Role

As a Network Engineer L3, you will play a key role in architecting, implementing, and supporting advanced data center and enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate is expected to bring a strong background in routing, switching, and data center design, with a focus on high availability, scalability, and performance. This position requires hands-on expertise in a multi-vendor environment with a strong inclination toward network optimization and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support enterprise and data center network architectures using industry best practices.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network devices including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless controllers, with expertise in Cisco, Arista, and Aruba platforms.
Deploy and manage WAN optimization technologies such as WAN accelerators (e.g., Riverbed) and SDWAN solutions (e.g., Silverpeak).
Oversee network connectivity, performance, and reliability for both internal and client-facing environments.
Monitor and optimize network infrastructure, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal uptime and throughput.
Work closely with infrastructure teams on network-related projects, providing high-level technical support and guidance.
Document network configurations, topologies, and procedures to maintain robust operational standards.
Participate in network on-call support rotations and respond to network incidents efficiently.

Required Skills & Experience

Extensive experience in routing and switching, including data center architectures and basic network troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and VxLAN.
Working knowledge of Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus switches, and modern Arista network fabrics.
Proficient with Arista and Aruba switch configurations, Aruba wireless deployments, Silverpeak SDWAN, and Riverbed WAN Accelerators.
Understanding of data center network design principles, including high-availability, redundancy, and multi-vendor interoperability.
Experience with SDWAN design, deployment, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE (or equivalent).
Experience automating network management tasks using scripting languages or automation tools is a plus.
Prior exposure to designing enterprise-scale data centers.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues quickly.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Details

Location: This role is based in Suwannee, GA 30024. Remote work is subject to project requirements and company policy.
Type: Contract position.
Schedule: Standard business hours with some on-call/off-hours responsibilities.

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