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Senior Network Engineer Job at Brooksource in Austin

Brooksource, Austin, TX, United States


Overview
Job Title:

Sr. Network Engineer (Logical Layer / Dell SONiC Focus)

Location:

Remote

Type:

Contract

Dell is seeking an experienced

Senior Network Engineer

to support its

North America Edge Network team

with a focus on

logical network design, Dell hardware, and SONiC-based switching platforms . This role will play a key part in redesigning and refreshing the network architecture across multiple distributed sites in the

U.S. and LATAM regions , with additional responsibility for

wireless infrastructure upgrades

and support.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a technical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, understands complex enterprise networks, and has experience transitioning from Cisco to Dell SONiC platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead logical network design and redesign efforts at the

site level , including core, distribution, and access layer planning

Bandwidth and topology optimization

Network segmentation and refresh prioritization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, deploy, test, and support wired and wireless infrastructure

Support

Dell SONiC switch deployments , including site-level refreshes and configuration standards

Manage and upgrade

wireless infrastructure

(from

Wi-Fi 6 to Wi-Fi 7 ), including WAPs, controllers, and wireless-first design initiatives

Implement and align with

Cisco NAC

for network access control and endpoint authentication

Participate in WAN architecture planning, including

SD-WAN , trunking, and SPF configurations

Provide input on project prioritization and refresh planning across multiple sites

Collaborate across time zones (LATAM, CST) with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

7–10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or Network Architect in large-scale enterprise environments

Deep hands-on experience with

Dell switches

and

SONiC OS

Strong knowledge of

wired and wireless networking , including wireless controllers and WAP management

End-to-end switching from access through core

Refresh planning and hardware lifecycle management

Experience with

Cisco NAC

for endpoint security enforcement

Familiarity with WAN technologies, including trunking, SPF, and SD-WAN architecture

Ability to assess and plan site-level network requirements across multiple global regions

Preferred Qualifications

CCIE

or equivalent senior-level networking certification

Experience migrating from

Cisco

to

Dell SONiC

platforms

Experience in a

global, multi-time-zone environment

Strong interpersonal skills; must be collaborative and delivery-focused

Spanish or Portuguese language skills a plus (not required)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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