Network Engineer

Client: Insight Enterprises
Title: Network Engineer (Must have experience with IOS-XR)
Location: onsite in Austin, TX (ONLY SEND LOCALS so if they're out of town travleing dont bother sending)
Rate 50/hr ctc
USC or GC
It starts as a contract but after 6-12 mo or so may convert perm so needs to be a USC or GC/GC EAD ONLY
Interview: Video

I put a generic description below but as long as they are a network engineer with IOS-XR you can send (installations, upgrades, administration)

Job Description

SPECIFICALLY looking for a Network Engineer who has worked for ISP providers such as Verizon, AT&T, xFinity etc.. on their Internet infrastructure MUST HAVE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH IOS-XR new instalallation/upgrade/administration.

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain Cisco-based network infrastructure utilizing Cisco IOS XR operating systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and other network devices in enterprise and service provider environments.
• Implement and support routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
• Configure and maintain MPLS, Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs, and other advanced routing technologies.
• Support network architecture, IP addressing, subnetting, routing policies, and network segmentation.
• Perform network troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization to ensure network reliability and availability.
• Execute network installations, migrations, software upgrades, configuration changes, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor network health, bandwidth utilization, routing stability, and overall infrastructure performance.
• Collaborate with network architects, systems engineers, security teams, and other technical stakeholders to implement network solutions.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configuration documentation, technical procedures, and operational standards.
• Follow network change-management procedures and support incident resolution in accordance with established service-level agreements.
• Implement network security best practices, including access controls, infrastructure hardening, and secure management protocols.
• Participate in network capacity planning, infrastructure modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design, configure, implement, and maintain Cisco-based network infrastructure utilizing Cisco IOS XR operating systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and other network devices in enterprise and service provider environments.
• Implement and support routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
• Configure and maintain MPLS, Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs, and other advanced routing technologies.
• Support network architecture, IP addressing, subnetting, routing policies, and network segmentation.
• Perform network troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization to ensure network reliability and availability.
• Execute network installations, migrations, software upgrades, configuration changes, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor network health, bandwidth utilization, routing stability, and overall infrastructure performance.
• Collaborate with network architects, systems engineers, security teams, and other technical stakeholders to implement network solutions.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configuration documentation, technical procedures, and operational standards.
• Follow network change-management procedures and support incident resolution in accordance with established service-level agreements.
• Implement network security best practices, including access controls, infrastructure hardening, and secure management protocols.
• Participate in network capacity planning, infrastructure modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience working as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise, telecommunications, or service provider networks.
• Hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco IOS XR.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, and network architecture.
• Experience with BGP, OSPF, and/or IS-IS routing protocols.
• Knowledge of MPLS, VRF, VLANs, and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking.
• Experience troubleshooting complex routing, connectivity, and network performance issues.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools, configuration management, and incident management processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.