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# Network Engineer (Mid-level)

- **Company:** MatchPoint Solutions
- **Location:** Maryland Heights, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $96,000.0 - $163,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Juniper, Data Center Networking, Performance Monitor, Firewall Services Module, Cisco
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/use9cbb01a52b7810e4cd2dfad3cfad589

## About the Role

* 3 to 6 years of experience in enterprise network engineering
 * Hands-on experience with Arista, Juniper, and Cisco platforms in a data center environment
 * Working knowledge of BGP, EVPN, and VXLAN in spine-leaf architectures
 * Experience with Palo Alto NGFW configuration and policy management
 * Familiarity with SD-WAN technologies, Aruba EdgeConnect experience preferred
 * Exposure to wireless infrastructure support
 * Scripting and automation experience with Python and Ansible
 * Experience with IPAM tools and network documentation practices
 * Strong troubleshooting skills across both cloud and on-premises environments
 * Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications

 * Relevant certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, Palo Alto PCNSE, or Aruba ACSA/ACSP
 * Prior experience supporting large-scale, multi-site security refresh programs

## Description

HPC Data Center Networking (Primary Focus)

 * Deploy and maintain spine-leaf data center fabric across Arista, Juniper, and Cisco platforms, with Arista being the main focus.
 * Configure and troubleshoot BGP EVPN/VXLAN overlays supporting high-performance compute workloads
 * Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and fabric expansion activities

Enterprise Security Infrastructure

 * Support a 29-site Palo Alto NGFW refresh program during a 12-month rollout
 * Perform firewall configuration, policy migration, and cutover activities across distributed sites
 * Coordinate with security teams to validate rule sets and maintain compliance standards throughout the refresh

WAN / SD-WAN

 * Troubleshoot WAN connectivity, routing, and performance issues
 * Support site turn-ups, migrations, and ongoing optimization

Wireless Infrastructure

 * Provide support for enterprise wireless environments, including troubleshooting, configuration, and performance monitoring

Monitoring, Automation, and Documentation

 * Support network monitoring and telemetry platforms to maintain visibility and proactive issue detection
 * Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Ansible to streamline recurring network tasks
 * Maintain accurate IPAM records and network documentation, including topology diagrams and configuration standards

Operations and Support

 * Handle day-to-day operational tasks, including moves, adds, changes, and troubleshooting across the environment
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, cloud, and infrastructure groups


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