Networking/DevOps Engineer 2-Plano, TX

The ideal candidate is a NetDevOps advocate who embraces Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and is passionate about modernizing legacy processes through scalable, automated Azure environments., * Azure Network Architecture: Lead the design, implementation, and management of complex Azure network architectures, including Virtual Networks (VNETs), Azure Virtual WAN, and Virtual Hubs (vHubs).

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, version, and maintain Terraform modules to provision corporate network infrastructure, ensuring consistency across development, staging, and production environments.

• Automation & CI/CD: Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure to reduce manual effort, minimize configuration drift, and accelerate deployment cycles.

• Configuration Management: Leverage modern configuration management tools to maintain network appliance state and ensure alignment with corporate security policies and compliance requirements.

• Operations & Optimization: Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex network connectivity issues and lead proactive capacity planning efforts across cloud and hybrid network environments.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field strongly preferred.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

One or more, or similar, equivalent certifications:

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert, Puppet Certified Professional, Docker Certified Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of seven (7) years of a mix of Development and DevOps experience with Cloud Service Providers (Azure preferred), Continual Integration/Continual delivery (CI/CD), logging and monitoring tools.

· CLOUD NETWORKING: Deep technical proficiency in Microsoft Azure Network services, including Load Balancers, Application Gateways, Private Endpoints, and Network Security Groups (NSGs).

· AUTOMATION TOOLING: Proven experience developing reusable Terraform modules and managing remote state files in a collaborative team environment.

· CORE NETWORKING Comprehensive understanding of fundamental networking protocols within a hybrid-cloud context.

OTHER DESIRED SKILLS

· Network Security: Experience deploying and managing Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls in Azure and physical appliances via Panoram.

· SD-WAN: Proficiency in designing and supporting Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN solutions.

· Unified Communications: Experience managing and maintaining Microsoft Teams Telephony infrastructure.

· Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell for task automation and API integrations.

· Monitoring & Observability: Hands-on experience with SolarWinds for performance metrics and network health monitoring.

· Security Frameworks: Foundational understanding of Zero Trust architecture and micro-segmentation strategies.

· Wireless Infrastructure: Proficiency with Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi solutions, including cloud-based dashboard management, access point deployment, and RF optimization.

· Network Access & Security: Strong knowledge of 802.1X authentication and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions using Cisco ISE to secure wired and wireless endpoints.