Title: Senior Data Center Network Engineer
Location: Springfiedl, Illinois (Onsite/Hybrid)
Engagement: Contract Onsite
Requirement: 2 days per week initially (first month); then 2-3 days per month
Rate: $90-100/hr
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support large-scale data center network fabrics
- Work with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP architectures
- Provide expertise in data center network segmentation and scalability
- Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams on network and security integration
- Support and optimize enterprise-grade network environments
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong expertise in data center networking and fabric design
- Hands‑on experience with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP
- Experience designing and supporting large-scale network environments
- Ability to work onsite as required during initial engagement
- Experience with security technologies such as Palo Alto and Zscaler
- Exposure to Zero Trust architecture and security-focused network design
- Experience working with government or public sector clients