Network Engineer (Juniper, DNS, IPAM, IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, Network Security) (Hybrid Houston, TX)

Stage 4 Solutions - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Engineer position involves designing, configuring, and supporting enterprise customers' DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP needs for a large, global B2B high-tech company. This role is hybrid, based in Houston, TX, and requires flexibility to work in 24/7 rotational shifts to support global partners. The position is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extensions, and the candidate will be a W2 employee of Stage 4 Solutions, receiving health benefits and a 401K.

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture and design specifications for core features and components of the Infoblox DDI core infrastructure.
• Work on Juniper and Arista Hardware switches.
• Assist in network and equipment problem troubleshooting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in network design, deployment, and implementation in IT networks and network security.
• Experience working in the data center network environment.
• Strong experience in Leaf & Spine architecture.
• Ability to assist in resolving issues due to hardware, software, configuration, or design issues.
• Good experience in Juniper QFX 5120/5130 series of switches.
• Knowledge of Ethernet VPN-Virtual Extensible LAN (EVPN-VXLAN) architecture.
• Good understanding of EVPN type routes and EVPN Type 2 and Type 5 Route Coexistence implementation.
• Proficiency in BGP routing protocols.
• Strong understanding of underlay and overlay architecture.
• Understanding of overlay services.
• Experience in upgrade and migration of core switches.
• Strong experience in troubleshooting.
• Good documentation and process experience.
• Port channel configuration and troubleshooting experience.
• IP Fabric and BFD experience.
• IPv6 experience is an added plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with network security protocols.
• Familiarity with cloud networking solutions.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401K