Sr. Azure Network Engineer

Vaco Dallas is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Network Engineer for a Dallas-based client, with a global operations.  Candidates must be local to the Dallas market, and willing/able to work onsite.  Candidates must also be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.  Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States, as our client is unable to sponsor at this time.  
Job Title:   Senior Azure Network Engineer
Job Type :  Contract-to-Hire
Worksite Schedule :  Hybrid Onsite (3-days per week, Tue, Wed, & Thur)
Worksite Location :  North Dallas / Addison, Texas
W2 Hourly Rate On Contract :  Based on experience and credentials
Salary Conversion :  Based on experience up to $125,000 + full benefits        
Job Scope:  
 

• Support the overall enterprise network infrastructure - Install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot network-related physical / virtual hardware and software
• Provide enterprise production support to end users globally, to include the flexibility or supporting off-hours needs to ensure uptime of critical systems to ensure business continuity
• Evaluate, design, and implement new networking configurations/devices across the organization
• Troubleshoot network issues to include service provider, routing/switching, data center performance, packet loss, latency, hardware failure issues, system connectivity issues, etc.
• Manage, maintain, support, design, and monitor the network infrastructure and systems, including LAN/WAN, Routers / Switches, Firewalls, VPN, Wireless Systems (WAP / Wi-Fi, etc.), and Virtual / Cloud-based Networking Configurations
• Assist with and lead network disaster recovery initiatives
• Upgrade and patch network devices hardware and software
• Resolve network technical risks and proactively identify network related issues
• Evaluate and implement break/fix solutions to improve the overall network performance and stability
• Maintain, update, and create new system process documentation
• Work with and maintain strong relationships with outside IT service providers
• Developer network/network security related policies and procedures
• Interface with cybersecurity team to implement hardware/software configurations to protect the organization against risk and threats          

Must-Have Skills Requirements:
 

• At least 7+ years of experience functioning as a Network Engineer within enterprise-level environments
• 5+ years’ experience supporting Cisco / Meraki / Azure / Cloud Tenant Connectivity
• 5+ years’ experience supporting Cisco Meraki – MX Appliances (vMX) / Firewalls / Wi-Fi Access Points / WAP / SD-WAN / Routers/Switches
• 5+ years’ experience supporting Cloud Tenant Connectivity – networking ACLs, VNet gateways, and security and network isolation within Azure  
• At least 3+ years’ experience and proficiency with scripting Languages – PowerShell, Python, or Shell Scripting, etc.

Preferred – not required:
 

• Certifications:  Which could include :
  • CCNA / CCNP
  • Azure
  • Barracuda
  • Palo Alto
  • Fortinet, etc.