Senior Network Engineer

Irving, TexasOnsiteDirect Hire$150k - $180kOur client, a large IT consulting firm, is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help with the re-architecture and implementation of one of their datacenters. They are looking to completely upgrade this datacenter, so need thought leaders who can help them design Arista and Palo Alto into the datacenter and split it into the cloud. The ideal candidate has extensive datacenter experience and can do a mix of design and hands on networking in a large environment. They are planning on moving off Cisco equipment into a multivendor approach utilizing Arista route and switch, Palo Alto & FortiGate firewalls, and Aruba wireless. Having network automation or cloud networking knowledge is a huge plus as they ideally want to split the datacenter into the cloud and automate mundane processes as they go. This is a direct hire position, fully onsite in Irving, Texas. Compensation is $150-180K depending on experience plus a 10% annual bonus. Required Skills & Experience Hands on experience in datacenter focused networking. Strong knowledge of the Arista line of products, Palo Alto, and FortiGate Datacenter architecture and design experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desired Skills & Experience Bachelors or masters in related field and/or related certifications (ACE, NSE, etc). 7+ years as a network engineer, 5+ being datacenter focused. Knowledge or experience with cloud networking and/or network automation. The Offer $150-180K + 10% annual bonus You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Benefits Vision Benefits 401(k) with matching contributions.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.Posted by: Caroline CraycraftSpecialization: Network Engineering