Network Engineer Dallas, Texas **Onsite** Contract $65/hr - $70/hr **Job Description** Our client, a leader in technology-based systems for defense, is seeking a Network Engineer out of Fort Worth, TX. This position will play a critical role in designing and maintaining the IT infrastructure of the organization while working with Cisco, F5, Palo Alto/Juniper on-prem equipment, and cloud-based service offerings. This position will ensure that all systems are working at optimal levels and will support network and operations departments with regard to new technologies and system requirements. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire paying $65-70/hr depending on experience. The position is on-site with 4 days on site, 1 days remote. **Required Skills & Experience** + Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or 5+ years of hands-on experience. + Very strong knowledge of Cisco. + Experience with Azure NSGs, Routing Tables, Apps Gateways, and Traffic Managers. + Proficient in one or more programming languages. + General knowledge of virtualization and Cloud Computing + Best practice implementation of WAN, Disaster Recover, and multi-site architecture. **Desired Skills & Experience** + Extensive experience with Disaster Recovery, including the development of and implementation of the architecture to support. + Experience in troubleshooting Enterprise Network Applications. + Experience with architecture and implementation of enterprise BCDR solutions, including physical and virtual environments as well as client systems. + Experience in capacity planning and management. **What You Will Be Doing** Tech Breakdown + Cisco Firewalls & Switching. + Network Load balancers like F5/NetScaler. + Azure NSGs, Routing Tables, Apps Gateways, and Traffic Managers. + LAN/WAN/WIRELESS routing and switching. + Working knowledge of MPLS, DIA, SDWAN technologies. Daily Responsibilities + Design, Architect & Maintain state-of-the-art technical solutions on-premise, and in the cloud, to address requirements for scalability, reliability, security, and performance. + Able to automate installations and implementation for provisioning and operating infrastructure in a reliable and repeatable method. + Conduct daily, weekly, monthly system maintenance as required. + Implement operating system enhancements that will improve reliability. + Together with the infrastructure team, you will participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and be an escalation contact for incidents. + Monitors the performance of the overall network and or collaboration systems. **The Offer** + $65-70/hr You will receive the following benefits: + Medical, Dental, Disability and Vision Insurance + Vacation Time + 401k company match Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Evan Coldwell **Specialization:** Network Engineering