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# Networking/DevOps Engineer 2-Plano, TX

- **Company:** Qualizeal Inc
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Access Network, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Complex Networks, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Network Service, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Data Logging, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), 3-tier Architectures, Puppet, Terraform, Api Management, Docker
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/165862c6-a545-4ab6-85f4-5d33b8b0d069

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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.