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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** The Joule - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Analysis, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, System Configuration, Data Centers, DDoS Mitigation, Disaster Recovery, Internetworking, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Prometheus, SAP Sales and Distribution, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, System Availability, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Center Networking, Containerization, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Wireless Technologies, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6769b531-8e6c-4a5a-b734-77fc497e863a ## About the Role * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with 8+ years of hands-on network engineering experience supporting large scale enterprise environments. * Significant experience designing, implementing, and supporting modern data center network architectures, including Spine Leaf topology, VXLAN/EVPN, and Cisco Nexus infrastructure. * Advanced hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing routing environments using BGP and OSPF, with a strong foundation in TCP/IP and enterprise networking principles. * Strong experience designing and supporting distributed or cloud-managed network solutions, including SD WAN, enterprise switching, and wireless technologies. * Hands-on Cisco Meraki experience is strongly preferred. * Experience developing network automation and Infrastructure as Code solutions using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or comparable technologies. * Demonstrated expertise in network troubleshooting and production support, including performance analysis, incident resolution, root cause analysis, high availability, resiliency, capacity planning, and disaster recovery considerations. * Working knowledge of adjacent infrastructure and security technologies, including virtualization, containerization, load balancing, firewalls and network security, DDoS protection, and enterprise security practices. * Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with networking in Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and/or Microsoft Azure environments. * Experience with monitoring, observability, and network analysis platforms such as SolarWinds, Grafana, Prometheus, and Wireshark. * Experience contributing to enterprise network modernization initiatives or technology roadmaps. * Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing experience. * Industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). ## Description * Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, resilient, and highly available network solutions spanning data centers, branch locations, and cloud environments. * Architect and support modern data center networks using Spine Leaf topologies, Cisco Nexus, VXLAN, and EVPN, with a focus on scalability, redundancy, performance, and operational reliability. * Design, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced routing environments using BGP, OSPF, and related networking protocols. * Design and support cloud managed and distributed networking solutions, including SD WAN, enterprise switching, wireless networking, and Cisco Meraki technologies. * Contribute to the organization''s network modernization strategy and technology roadmap by evaluating emerging technologies, engineering practices, tools, and architectural patterns. * Develop network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or comparable technologies to streamline provisioning, configuration, validation, and recurring operational activities. * Implement proactive network monitoring, performance management, troubleshooting, and capacity planning using tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana, Prometheus, Wireshark, and comparable observability platforms. * Diagnose complex network and connectivity issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive timely resolution of critical production incidents. * Partner with cloud, security, infrastructure, application, and architecture teams to deliver integrated enterprise technology solutions. * Mentor engineers, share technical best practices, provide technical guidance, participate in on-call rotations, and support the successful resolution of escalated production issues. * Help strengthen network reliability, resiliency, security, operational efficiency, and disaster recovery capabilities across the enterprise. ## 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) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)