Network Engineer III in Hillsboro, Oregon - #71420 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 71420

Network Engineer III
Our client is seeking a senior-level Network Engineer III to support and maintain a large-scale enterprise network environment with a strong focus on day-to-day network operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of a complex network supporting hundreds of distributed locations. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience in network monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and change management, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.

This role is onsite. Candidates must be located in or able to commute to Hillsboro, OR; Spokane, WA; Liberty Lake, WA; Tacoma, WA; Denver, CO; Salem, OR; or Scottsdale, AZ.

Network Engineer III Responsibilities

• Lead incident response efforts, including advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex network issues.
• Monitor, support, and maintain enterprise branch connectivity across a large, geographically distributed network footprint.
• Perform daily operational network tasks involving routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers in a primarily Cisco-based environment.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain network devices, ensuring adherence to established standards and change management processes.
• Support routing and switching platforms including Catalyst, ISR/ASR, and Nexus devices.
• Monitor network performance, bandwidth utilization, and availability, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Support firewall, wireless, and network security technologies, including controllers, access points, and SSID configurations.
• Administer WAN technologies such as MPLS, SD-WAN, VPNs, and internet circuits.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, configurations, and reporting.
• Coordinate with service providers and vendors to troubleshoot circuit outages and performance issues.
• Participate in change planning, implementation, and post-change validation.
• Contribute to operational improvements, automation initiatives, and scripting efforts where applicable.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, or informal leadership to other network team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Network Engineer III Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting enterprise network operations in a senior-level or Tier 3 capacity.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of network protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, QoS, VRF, HSRP, and DHCP.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale branch networks and distributed environments.
• Solid understanding of WAN architectures, including SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, and internet-based connectivity.
• Experience with firewall, wireless, and network security technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage incidents, perform root cause analysis, and execute change management processes.
• Experience working with data center networking equipment and architectures.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools, performance analysis, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Exposure to network automation or scripting tools such as Python, Ansible, or similar technologies is preferred.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including Microsoft Azure, is preferred.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field preferred.

Compensation: $40-$50/hr. (DOE)

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