Network Engineer Job at Robert Half (Houston)

Network Engineer

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Houston

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract, B2B

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join our team in Houston, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will lead the design, deployment, and support of secure, resilient network environments spanning data centers, cloud platforms, and hybrid infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge across enterprise routing, switching, firewall administration, and SD-WAN solutions, along with the ability to resolve complex issues and guide network best practices.

Job Responsibility:

Build, deploy, and support enterprise networking solutions across campus, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments
Lead SD-WAN initiatives, including policy development, path selection, and application-aware traffic management
Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto security platforms, including firewalls, centralized management tools, remote access solutions, and rule enforcement
Configure and maintain Cisco network infrastructure with a focus on routing, switching, quality of service, and resilient design
Oversee Meraki-based environments covering security appliances, wireless networks, switching, and cloud-managed operations
Design and support cloud networking components such as virtual networks, load balancing, secure gateways, and connectivity between cloud and on-premises systems
Act as the senior escalation point for advanced network and security incidents, driving timely root-cause analysis and resolution
Produce and maintain technical diagrams, operational standards, support procedures, and network documentation
Improve visibility and reliability through monitoring, automation, and network performance tuning
Participate in after-hours support, change activities, and incident response as part of an on-call rotation

Requirements:

Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure in complex multi-vendor environments
Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco routing and switching platforms, including routers and related networking technologies
Advanced experience managing Palo Alto firewalls and security policies in production environments
Working knowledge of Cisco ASA and related firewall administration practices
Solid understanding of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and enterprise routing concepts
Experience supporting cloud networking in Microsoft Azure environments
Ability to troubleshoot high-impact network issues independently and serve as an escalation resource

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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