Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Hosting and Fabric Services Engineer
Carrollton, TX (Onsite) local only
Contract - C2C


Strong experience in large-scale data center networking, MPLS, VxLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, Cisco IOS/NXOS, Arista EOS, SDWAN, network automation using Python/Ansible/Netmiko, cloud peering, network security protocols, VMware integration, and troubleshooting within enterprise or government environments requiring Public Trust eligibility.


This particular role requires candidates be able to hold a public trust clearance.


Job Summary


We are seeking a senior-level Network Hosting and Fabric Services Engineer with strong expertise in data center networking, network security, automation, and fabric technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining large-scale enterprise network infrastructure and security solutions across complex environments.


This role requires hands-on experience with data center fabrics, Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, automation scripting, routing protocols, SDWAN technologies, and cloud/network integration. The candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments while supporting mission-critical infrastructure and modernization initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain large-scale data center network architectures using Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies
• Configure and support MPLS, VxLAN, EVPN, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPSEC, DMVPN, SSL/TLS, and related protocols
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues across multiple OSI layers
• Develop network automation solutions using Python, Ansible, Netmiko, APIs, YAML, and JSON
• Support deployment of data center fabrics and multi-tenant network environments
• Manage internet peering, DDOS mitigation, public IP infrastructure, and network security initiatives
• Support SDWAN, NFV, and cloud peering integration projects
• Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver scalable network solutions
• Maintain detailed documentation for network configurations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and operational procedures
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enterprise network architecture

Required Skills

• Strong experience with large-scale data center networking and fabric solutions
• Expertise in MPLS, VxLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, and routing policies
• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS, NXOS, and Arista EOS environments
• Strong network automation experience using Python, Ansible, Netmiko, APIs, YAML, and JSON
• Experience with SDWAN, NFV, and cloud networking/peering solutions
• Knowledge of IPSEC, SSL/TLS, RPKI, PCI/DSS, and network security best practices
• Experience supporting VMware integrations including VMotion and HCX
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and managing enterprise or large-scale data center networks
• Strong understanding of network security, automation, and infrastructure modernization
• Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced enterprise environment
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government clearance eligibility requirements
• Must be eligible to obtain U.S. Government security clearances including 6C or C2 clearances