Senior Network Engineer

Spectraforce

Round Rock, TX, United States

22 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Temporary to permanent

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

leoforce.us

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Border Gateway Protocol Complex Networks Data Centers Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Python (Programming Language) Network Security Network Layer Network Planning and Design Routing Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

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Software Architecture Ansible TCP/IP Virtual Local Area Networks Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols Wireless Access Point Scripting VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) Computer Network Operations Large Language Models Multi-Agent Systems Juniper Information Technology Enterprise Integration Restful APIs Open Network Automation Platform Cisco Network Optimization

Job description

CCNP Level
Design, configure, and maintain Wireless Access Points and Wireless Controllers
Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies
Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting
Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security across data center and campus environments
Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network integration and deployment efforts
Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives
Technical Background: Deep experience with software architecture, API contract design, and data schema rules.
Prompt & Spec Engineering: Ability to write precise, unambiguous text instructions (PRDs) that Large Language Models (LLMs) can parse without “vibe coding”.
Workflow Mastery: Experience breaking down complex applications into multi-agent systems (e.g., Coordinator, Implementor, and Verifier tasks).
Testing: Proficiency in automated verification criteria and mapping code back to core specs during pull requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of network engineering experience
Strong expertise in:
Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP)
Network design and troubleshooting in enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with network automation tools, such as:
Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks
REST APIs and network programmability concepts
Familiarity with major networking platforms (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security fundamentals