Infrastructure Engineer(Networking and Cloud)

Role: Infrastructure Engineer Location: Dallas, TX - hybrid Duration: 6 months CTH Job Description: The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on cloud and hybrid networking. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing connectivity across on-prem and cloud environments. The engineer also serves as an escalation point for complex issues and contributes to technical standards, documentation, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and support cloud and on-prem network infrastructure (Azure, AWS, Cisco ACI) Manage connectivity solutions including Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and BGP routing Support hybrid environments integrating Cisco Nexus, Palo Alto firewalls (VM & hardware), and VPNs Provide Tier 2/3 support and participate in on-call rotation Troubleshoot performance, security, and connectivity issues across enterprise networks Perform capacity planning, risk assessments, and contingency planning Evaluate new technologies, recommend improvements, and contribute to network strategy Maintain detailed documentation of network architecture, standards, and configurations Mentor junior team members and support cross-team initiatives Qualifications Minimum: Bachelors or Technical degree in a related field or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering Proficiency in cloud networking (Azure/AWS), BGP, and data center technologies Hands-on experience with Palo Alto NGFW (hardware & VM), Cisco ACI, Nexus, and QoS policies Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills Familiarity with ITIL practices and ticketing systems Willingness to travel up to 10% Preferred: Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools AWS Certification Previous experience in large-scale hybrid cloud environments Specialized Technologies Cloud Networking: Azure (ExpressRoute), AWS (Direct Connect), VPC, Transit Gateway Routing/Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ACI Security: Palo Alto firewalls (hardware & VM), VPN, segmentation, network policy controls Performance: QoS, SLA monitoring, backbone design, network optimization