Network Engineer (Extreme Networks)

TL;DR

Network Engineer (Extreme Networks): Supporting and enhancing a complex, home-grown network environment with an accent on Extreme Networks technologies and core networking fundamentals. Focus on configuring, maintaining, and optimizing network performance, availability, and scalability, and implementing network security solutions.

Location: Onsite in Brunswick, GA

Salary: $52.00/Hr. - $63.00/Hr.

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 1000 IT solutions partner operating in 174 countries, providing hardware, cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Extreme Networks.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 network issues in a home-grown network environment.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize network performance, availability, and scalability.
• Implement and support network security solutions, including Palo Alto firewalls.
• Participate in network upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with security, systems, and application teams.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Extreme Networks is a must-have.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).
• Experience supporting custom or home-grown network environments.
• CCNA or Arista certification (active or previously held).
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (configuration, troubleshooting, or operations).

Nice to have

• Palo Alto certification (PCNSA, PCNSE, or similar).
• Experience integrating Extreme Networks with security platforms.
• Exposure to multi-vendor network environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract to hire opportunity with benefits.
• Work in a highly customized and evolving network environment.
• Opportunity for independent problem-solving.
• Join a Fortune 1000 IT solutions partner with a startup mentality.
• Committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action.