Deployment Network Engineer

Deployment Network Engineer

Information Systems

Network Administrator

$ 58 - $ 61 / Hour

location_onHouston, Texas

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Akkodis is seeking a Deployment Network Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience with Versa SD-WAN deployments, Cisco routing and switching, and enterprise network infrastructure, along with expertise supporting large-scale network transformation initiatives.

Rate Range: $58/hour to $61/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Deployment Network Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Design, deploy, configure, and support Versa SD-WAN solutions across enterprise network environments.

• Implement and maintain SD-WAN architectures including Branch connectivity, WAN optimization, routing policies, and network segmentation.

• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including routing, switching, and enterprise connectivity solutions.

• Support data center networking environments utilizing Cisco Nexus and Juniper technologies.

• Manage Versa SD-WAN platform components including Versa Director, Versa Analytics, controllers, templates, and centralized policy management.

• Perform network migration, deployment, testing, and validation activities to ensure successful implementation of SD-WAN solutions.

• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain service reliability.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with:

• Versa SD-WAN

• Versa Director

• Versa Analytics

• SD-WAN Deployments

• 6-10 years of overall networking experience.

• Strong expertise in:

• Cisco Routing & Switching

• Layer 2 Networking

• Layer 3 Networking

• Network Design

• WAN Technologies

• Enterprise Networking

• Experience with:

• Cisco Nexus

• Juniper Networks

• Data Center Networking

• Network Migration Projects

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Experience working within enterprise-scale network environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with additional SD-WAN technologies such as:

• VMware VeloCloud

• Fortinet SD-WAN

• Cisco ACI

• Knowledge of:

• SD-WAN Controllers, Network Automation, Template-Based Deployments

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure modernization projects.

• Relevant certifications such as:

• CCNA

• CCNP

• Versa Certifications

• Juniper Certifications

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Vaibhav.Singh@akkodisgroup.com

Pay Details: $58.00 to $61.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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