IT Developer/Engineer

IT Developer / EngineerLocation: Frisco, TX 75034Pay Rate: $74.40 / HourJob Type: 12 Month W2 ContractRole Type: Hybrid - 1 to 2 Days On-Site Per WeekJob OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and experienced IT Developer / Engineer to lead and execute complex enterprise infrastructure deliverables from initiation through closure. In this role, you will play a critical part in orchestrating large-scale deployments, data center migrations, and hardware refresh initiatives while ensuring the high availability and performance of mission-critical business applications.If you possess a deep understanding of core networking, virtualization, and storage technologies—and thrive in cross-functional, enterprise environments—we would love to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesProject & Delivery Leadership: Lead enterprise infrastructure deliverables across the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with networking, storage, security, cloud, and data center operations teams to ensure seamless execution.Data Center Operations: Plan, coordinate, and deliver large-scale compute and storage deployments, migrations, and refresh initiatives.Architecture & Troubleshooting: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise networking components, ensuring robust performance across complex data center layouts.Problem Resolution: Assist in rapid troubleshooting for complex network and equipment issues using advanced monitoring tools.Technical Qualifications & RequirementsCore Infrastructure & Virtualization: Strong understanding of server, virtualization, storage, and networking technologies and their interdependencies within complex data center environments.Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise compute, storage, and infrastructure platforms supporting mission-critical applications.Networking & Protocols: Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, Routing, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, F5 LTM/GTM, SSH, VPNs, and IPv4/IPv6 (mandatory).Strong command of IP routing protocols including RIP, BGP, OSPF, IP Multicast, and MPLS.Deep understanding of IP addressing, IP traffic management, NTP, security, and network monitoring frameworks.Network Security & Traffic Management: Configure and troubleshoot QoS, VLANs, and ACLs.Experience with troubleshooting tools such as Netflow, SolarWinds, and application response time monitoring tools.Hardware & Architecture: Extensive hands-on experience working in data center network environments with a strong focus on Leaf & Spine architecture.Strong working experience with Juniper and Arista hardware switches.Experience with HPE Aruba, 3Com, H3C, and firewall platforms including Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Checkpoint.Modern Networking Trends: Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN products/services.Working knowledge of structured cabling systems and physical network facilities.