Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Austin, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.
Job Title: Network Administrator 3/Network Engineer
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Temporary assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our infrastructure team in a
hands-on, onsite role. This position involves the administration, installation, configuration, and
maintenance of our enterprise network and hardware infrastructure environment. The ideal
candidate will have deep expertise in routing, switching, data center architectures, and modern
networking technologies including SD-WAN and wireless solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise routing and switching infrastructure
Administer and optimize data center network architectures
Deploy and manage SD-WAN solutions across multiple sites
Configure and troubleshoot WAN acceleration technologies
Oversee enterprise wireless network infrastructure
Install, configure, and maintain network hardware equipment
Perform capacity planning and network performance optimization
Provide escalation support for complex network issues
Document network configurations, procedures, and standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects
Participate in on-call rotation for critical infrastructure support
Required Technical Skills
Top Must-Have Expertise:
1. Routing and Switching - Advanced configuration and troubleshooting
2. Data Center Architectures - Design and implementation experience
3. WAN Accelerators - Deployment and optimization
4. SD-WAN - Enterprise-level implementation and management
5. WiFi - Enterprise wireless infrastructure
Technology Stack:
Switching & Routing:
Cisco switches and routers
Arista switching platforms
Aruba switching solutions
Data Center:
Cisco/Arista data center equipment
Spine-leaf architectures
Network virtualization
Wireless:
Aruba wireless controllers and access points
Enterprise WiFi design and optimization
SD-WAN:
Silverpeak (Aruba EdgeConnect) SD-WAN platform
WAN optimization and orchestration
WAN Acceleration:
Riverbed WAN Accelerators
Application optimization
Required Qualifications
Experience:
5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience
Proven experience with enterprise routing and switching environments
Strong background in data center networking
Demonstrated expertise with SD-WAN deployments
Experience with WAN optimization and acceleration technologies
Enterprise wireless network implementation experience
Technical Competencies:
Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Advanced switching concepts (VLANs, STP, VPC, MLAG)
Strong understanding of network security principles
Experience with network monitoring and management tools
Proficiency in network troubleshooting methodologies
Ability to read and create network diagrams
Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to shift between software and hardware administration
Strong documentation skills
Project management capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Industry certifications such as:
o Cisco CCNP or CCIE
o Aruba ACMP/ACMX or ACCP/ACCX
o Arista ACE certification
Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible)
Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM)
Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
ITIL framework knowledge
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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