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# L2 Network Data Engineer

- **Company:** VDart, Inc.
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $47,840.0 - $52,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Data Centers, EtherChannel, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Network Control, Network Monitoring, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Authentication Authorization Accounting (Server Program), Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Center Networking, SolarWinds (Software), Routing & Switching, TACACS+ Protocol, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us3406721f22e9e454eda7f983037364f6

## About the Role

We are looking for an experienced L3 Network Engineer to support and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies and be capable of troubleshooting complex network issues, leading infrastructure changes, and ensuring high network availability., Strong experience with Cisco routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, HSRP, ACLs).
Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies.
Experience managing Cisco ISE and Aruba wireless environments.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Good to Have
Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
Knowledge of SolarWinds for network monitoring and alerting.
Exposure to network automation (Python/Ansible) or cloud networking is a plus.
Experience & Qualifications
8+ years of enterprise networking experience.
CCNP Enterprise or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience in large enterprise or data center environments is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
Cisco Catalyst Switches
Cisco Nexus Switches
SD-WAN
Aruba Access Points
Aruba Central
Routing & Switching
VLANs, STP, HSRP, EtherChannel
OSPF, BGP
Network Troubleshooting
Incident and Problem Management
ServiceNow

## Description

Manage and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN and data center networks.
Configure and support Cisco routing and switching infrastructure.
Deploy and maintain SD-WAN solutions.
Administer Cisco ISE for AAA, 802.1X, TACACS+, RADIUS, and network access control.
Support Aruba wireless infrastructure, including AP deployment and Aruba Central.
Perform root cause analysis, incident resolution, and network performance optimization.
Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and maintenance activities.
Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs.
Work with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve complex network issues.


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