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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer, IT - **Company:** Darling Ingredients, Inc. - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $208,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Catalyst (Software), Cisco PIX, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Trunking, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Configuration and Change Management, NetFlow, Network Monitoring, Network Virtualization, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Cloud Services, Simple Network Management Protocols, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Software Version Control, Cisco - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88201434/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of experience in a Network Engineering role in enterprise environment with geographically dispersed locations. * 8+ years of specific experience with Cisco Meraki switch/WIFI, Palo Alto NGFW, Infoblox DDI, Cisco ASA, ISR, ASR, Catalyst/Nexus switches, SDWAN and SASE * Mature understanding of EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, Ethernet, DSL, DMVPN, QoS, COS, SNMP, VoIP, VLANS, Subnetting, Supernetting, Trunking, Virtual Networking, IPS, WLAN, WAN acceleration, URL filtering, NetFlow, network monitoring systems, cloud service providers such as MS Azure and OCI. * Extensive experience with supporting and troubleshooting global networks which includes multi-site, high-availability, load-balanced infrastructure solutions (active/active). * Cisco CCNP or related industry certification required, * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong organization and planning skills. * Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills. * Work well with others in a team environment. * Self-motivated; self-starter. Working Conditions and Physical Demands, * Constantly- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit) * Constantly- Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk) * Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel) * Occasionally - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl) * None - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance) * None - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell) Weight and Force Demands * Occasionally - Up to 10 pounds * Occasionally - Up to 25 pounds * None - Up to 50 pounds ## Description We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The Network Engineer is responsible in providing expert level network troubleshooting and for creating network standards, documenting network environments, and converting business requirements to technical specifications/designs. This position will validate new network solutions through proof of concepts and pilots., Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. * Researches new technology advancements and conduct evaluations focused on optimizing and improving network configuration, performance, capacity, availability, and operational reliability * Plans, designs, implements and documents all network related projects * Defines and maintains technology standards * Establishes and maintains backup and version-control of network configurations * Troubleshoots network designs and make recommendations for system fixes and enhancements * Makes recommendations for leveraging network installations and reducing operational costs * Partners with cross-functional peers from both infrastructure and application teams * Manages hardware/software vendors, service providers and 3rd party partners * Lead network related work for Mergers and Acquisitions * Provides final tier of support for all networking issues including routing, switching, WIFI, and firewall. * Other duties as assigned ## 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) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [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) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)