Network Engineer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Implement and maintain OSPF, BGP, and ISIS routing protocols throughout the enterprise network.

• Configure and provide support for multi-vendor firewall platforms, such as Juniper and Fortinet.

• Deploy and manage routing and switching infrastructure using equipment from Juniper and Cisco.

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot wireless networks for the enterprise.

• Diagnose network issues and collaborate with senior engineers on complex challenges.

• Assist in the development and implementation of network automation.

• Execute network changes in accordance with established change management protocols.

• Monitor network performance while proactively identifying potential issues.

• Maintain precise network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.

• Engage in network projects and technology refresh initiatives.

• Participate in the on-call rotation for critical infrastructure support.

• Conduct occasional maintenance during off-hours.

⛳️ Requirements

• JNCIP-ENT, CCNP, or an equivalent professional-level certification, or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience at that level.

• 5–7 years of direct experience in implementing and supporting enterprise networks.

• Strong understanding of OSPF, BGP, and ISIS routing protocols.

• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting enterprise firewalls, including Juniper SRX and Fortinet.

• Familiarity with MP-BGP EVPN, VXLAN, VLANs, spanning tree, and link aggregation.

• Experience supporting enterprise Wi-Fi networks, including knowledge of wireless standards, security protocols, and networking fundamentals.

• Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.

• Committed work ethic.

• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate successfully within a team environment.

• Willingness to travel as necessary.

• Capability to remain seated for extended periods.

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 lbs.

• Applied Digital is unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this role.

• Preferred: Experience with Juniper and Cisco equipment.

• Preferred: JNCIA, JNCIS-ENT, or JNCIP-ENT certifications.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Mist, AWX, Python, Ansible, and Security Director Cloud.

• Preferred: Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies.

• Preferred: Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud networking.

• Preferred: Understanding of data center networking concepts.

• Preferred: Familiarity with DataDog, Zabbix, or Splunk.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Exempt/full-time employment status.

• Remote work arrangement available.

• Travel requirements of 30–40%.

• On-call rotation support for critical infrastructure.

• Occasional maintenance required during off-hours.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Drug-free workplace.

• ADA-compliant reasonable accommodations provided.