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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** Round Rock, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** 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), 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
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=e72608c0-72aa-4058-b9b5-6be42df6edfd&OrgId=1&UserId=2788

## About the Role

* 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

## 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.


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