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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer III - **Company:** CareSource - **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $94,100.0 - $164,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco IOS, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Microsoft PowerPoint, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Scripting, Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Network Support, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F1FC196052DF4B2383E172A2EDD2AA76/job/ ## About the Role * Associates degree is required * Equivalent years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of required education * Seven (7) years of network experience is required Competencies, Knowledge and Skills: * Advanced computer and networking skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Effective listening and critical thinking skills * Strong interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism * Effectiveproblem solvingskills with attention to detail * Ability to work independently and within a team environment * Training/teaching skills * Technical writing skills * Time management skills * Leadership experience and skills * Ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish goals * Expert-level Cisco IOS and Arista EOS skills: advanced routing (OSPF, BGP),spine-leaf/VXLAN-EVPNfabrics, MLAG/vPC * Deep Aruba SD-WAN expertise: Orchestrator policy design, application-aware routing, multi-circuit failover, andSD-WAN-to-data-centerintegration * Strong understanding of cloud network architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP networking constructs, transit gateways, hybrid routing, BGP over DirectConnect/ExpressRoute) * Strong working knowledge of firewall and security architecture concepts (zones, micro-segmentation, NGFW policy logic, IDS/IPS placement) sufficient to design networks that meet security requirements and to partner effectively with the Security team - not hands-on firewall rule authorship * Proficient with network automation/scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) for configuration and validation tasks * Strong understanding of data center physical infrastructure design: power redundancy (N+1/2N), cooling architecture, structured cabling standards (e.g., TIA-942), and DCIM tooling * Working knowledge of physical and environmental security controls in data center/co-location facilities (badge access, cameras, environmental sensors) sufficient to coordinate with facilities/security teams and co-location providers, not to manage those systems directly * Strong incident command and root-cause analysis skills across complex, multi-vendor environments Licensure and Certification: * Arista Level (L3) required * Arista Level (L5) preferred * Cisco CCNP required * Cisco CCIE preferred or * Cisco CCDE preferred Working Conditions: * General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time * May be required to work additional hours and/or outside normal business hours as needed to meet deadlines. * Regular movement between multiple building sites will be required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to support changing and emerging physical security protection situations. * Reside in the same territory they are assigned to work in; exceptions may be considered, due to business need. ## Description The Network Engineer III is responsible for evaluating, supporting, implementing and monitoring Network Management Toolsets also, implements complex multi-site network solutions, leads projects, and serves as an escalation point for the team., * Design and implement data center switching/routing architectures (Cisco and Arista) including spine-leaf fabrics, MLAG/VXLAN, and inter-DC interconnects * Own physical capacity planning for owned and co-located data centers: rack/power/cooling capacity forecasting, cabinet and cross-connect layout standards, and structured cabling design * Manage relationships and SLAs with co-location providers and circuit/carrier vendors, including contract renewals, remote-hands escalations, and facility maintenance coordination * Lead data centerbuild-outs, expansions, and equipment refresh/lifecycle projects, including coordination of electrical, mechanical, and physical security requirements with facilities and co-location partners * Own the Aruba SD-WAN architecture across the branch portfolio: policy design, QoS, path conditioning, and Orchestrator administration * Lead cloud connectivity initiatives (DirectConnect/ExpressRoute,transit gateways/virtual WANs, cloud routing strategy) in coordination with cloud infrastructure and security teams * Serve as the primary network point of contact for cross-functional projects with the Security team, translating network architecture and traffic requirements into clear inputs for firewall, segmentation, and zero-trust initiatives without performing the security configuration itself * Lead root-cause analysis for major or recurring network incidents and complex multi-domain outages (LAN/WAN/DC/cloud) * Develop network standards, reference architectures, and lifecycle/capacity plans for switching, routing, and SD-WAN platforms * Lead and review changes for high-risk or complex maintenance windows; act as escalation point for Level I/II engineers * Evaluate new technologies and vendor features (Cisco, Arista, Aruba) and provide recommendations to engineering leadership * Perform any otherjob relatedduties as requested. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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