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IT Engineer
Key Details
- Job Title: IT Engineer
- Location: Spring, TX 77389
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (four days onsite, one day remote; minimum three days onsite required)
- Employment Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: One year or longer
- Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, regular business hours
- Compensation: $61–$68 per hour
- Position Status: Replacement role
Role Overview
The IT Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-level data center and network infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in modern networking architectures, DDI services, and large-scale data center environments. The position supports business-critical systems and collaborates with global teams to ensure network reliability, scalability, and performance.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and support enterprise DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP (DDI) services.
- Develop architecture and design specifications for Infoblox DDI core infrastructure components.
- Support and maintain data center network environments using Leaf-Spine architecture.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Juniper and Arista network hardware.
- Provide hands-on support for Juniper QFX 5120 and 5130 series switches.
- Implement and support EVPN-VXLAN architectures, including EVPN Type 2 and Type 5 route coexistence.
- Configure and maintain BGP routing protocols.
- Support underlay and overlay network architectures and related overlay services.
- Perform core switch upgrades and migrations with minimal operational impact.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues related to hardware, software, configuration, and design.
- Configure and troubleshoot port channels, IP Fabric, and BFD.
- Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and follow established operational processes.
- Participate in 24/7 rotational support, with flexibility to adjust work hours to support global teams in APJ and EMEA regions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
- Five or more years of progressive experience in network design, deployment, and implementation within enterprise IT environments.
- Strong hands-on experience in:
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- Data center networking
- Juniper and Arista switching platforms
- Leaf-Spine network design
- EVPN-VXLAN
- BGP routing
- Advanced network troubleshooting
- Experience supporting network upgrades, migrations, and high-availability environments.
- Ability to work onsite in Spring, TX with a reasonable local commute.
- Willingness to participate in rotational and flexible work schedules to support global operations.
Qualifications
- Juniper certifications, such as JNCIA-DC or JNCIP.
- Experience with Infoblox DDI platforms in large enterprise environments.
- IPv6 implementation and troubleshooting experience.
- Strong documentation, process adherence, and operational discipline.
- Experience working in globally distributed or follow-the-sun support models.