Network Engineer L3

Role: Network Engineer L3
Location: Suwannee, GA 30024
Duration: Contract

About the Role

As a Network Engineer L3, you will play a key role in architecting, implementing, and supporting advanced data center and enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate is expected to bring a strong background in routing, switching, and data center design, with a focus on high availability, scalability, and performance. This position requires hands-on expertise in a multi-vendor environment with a strong inclination toward network optimization and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise and data center network architectures using industry best practices.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network devices including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless controllers, with expertise in Cisco, Arista, and Aruba platforms.
• Deploy and manage WAN optimization technologies such as WAN accelerators (e.g., Riverbed) and SDWAN solutions (e.g., Silverpeak).
• Oversee network connectivity, performance, and reliability for both internal and client-facing environments.
• Monitor and optimize network infrastructure, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal uptime and throughput.
• Work closely with infrastructure teams on network-related projects, providing high-level technical support and guidance.
• Document network configurations, topologies, and procedures to maintain robust operational standards.
• Participate in network on-call support rotations and respond to network incidents efficiently.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in routing and switching, including data center architectures and basic network troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and VxLAN.
• Working knowledge of Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus switches, and modern Arista network fabrics.
• Proficient with Arista and Aruba switch configurations, Aruba wireless deployments, Silverpeak SDWAN, and Riverbed WAN Accelerators.
• Understanding of data center network design principles, including high-availability, redundancy, and multi-vendor interoperability.
• Experience with SDWAN design, deployment, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE (or equivalent).
• Experience automating network management tasks using scripting languages or automation tools is a plus.
• Prior exposure to designing enterprise-scale data centers.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues quickly.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Details

• Location: This role is based in Suwannee, GA 30024. Remote work is subject to project requirements and company policy.
• Type: Contract position.
• Schedule: Standard business hours with some on-call/off-hours responsibilities.