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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. IP Network Engineer - **Company:** VACO LLC - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,000.0 - $138,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Internet Protocol, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Network Functions Virtualization, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Scripting, Computer Network Technologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Juniper, Information Technology, SDN Network, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1d0c61a7ea5a4912 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience., * 5+ years of experience designing and supporting service provider or large-scale enterprise network environments. * Proven experience implementing and supporting VxLAN/EVPN datacenter fabrics, including leaf-spine architectures and BGP EVPN control planes. * Hands-on experience managing Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and enterprise security policies. Technical Knowledge * Expert-level knowledge of BGP (iBGP/eBGP), OSPF, and MPLS in production environments. * Strong understanding of modern datacenter networking concepts including VxLAN, EVPN, vPC, and Spanning Tree. * Experience working within Linux environments and command-line administration tools., * Proficiency in Python or another scripting language used for network automation. * Strong communication skills with the ability to document technical processes and present complex concepts clearly. * Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead technical initiatives., * Industry certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent advanced networking certifications. * Experience with Cisco ASR/NCS (IOS-XR), Juniper MX/SRX, or similar service provider platforms. * Experience with software-defined networking technologies such as ACI, NSX, or comparable solutions. * Familiarity with AI-driven operations, network observability, or advanced monitoring platforms. * Deep expertise with large-scale datacenter fabric deployments. * Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar frameworks. * Knowledge of network source-of-truth platforms such as NetBox. ## Description We are seeking a Senior IP Network Engineer to design, operate, and enhance a large-scale global network infrastructure. This role is responsible for critical network functions across datacenter fabric, WAN routing, firewall security, and network automation initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in VxLAN/EVPN datacenter architectures, Palo Alto security platforms, and service provider networking technologies., * Design, deploy, and support VxLAN/EVPN-based datacenter fabrics across multiple locations, including leaf-spine architectures, BGP EVPN control planes, and overlay/underlay integration. * Manage and maintain Palo Alto firewall environments, including security policy design, Panorama administration, threat prevention, and rule lifecycle management. * Architect and support BGP-based WAN routing environments, including iBGP/eBGP policies, route optimization, and prefix management. * Diagnose and resolve complex networking issues across routing, switching, and security layers. * Develop and maintain network automation solutions for configuration management, provisioning, monitoring, and operational efficiency using Python, Ansible, or similar technologies. * Evaluate emerging networking technologies and lead proof-of-concept initiatives to improve infrastructure performance and scalability. * Partner with engineering, operations, and infrastructure teams to implement network enhancements and enterprise initiatives. * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute technical leadership across key projects. * Participate in an on-call rotation and support planned maintenance activities as needed. * Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and post-incident reports. * Collaborate with vendors and assist in the evaluation of hardware and technology solutions., Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. * California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. * Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. * Residents of all other states may access our policies here. * Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. * Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. ## 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) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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