Network Engineer III

DPR Construction•Austin, NC

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Level 3 Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco and Meraki network solutions and a strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of professional network engineering experience, excel in troubleshooting advanced issues, and serve as a subject matter expert across routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and security technologies. DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world. DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or any step in the process: In the US, call Human Resources at 650-474-1450 In Europe, email [email protected] If you are seeking information on how DPR protects applicant data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Requirements

10+ years of professional network engineering experience in medium-to-large enterprise environments.
Expert-level proficiency with Cisco Meraki platforms (MX, MS, MR, MV, MT, Systems Manager).
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, VLANs, STP, QoS.
Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
Firewalling, VPN technologies (IPSec, AutoVPN), SD-WAN.
Wireless design principles and RF fundamentals.
Experience with network automation (Python, APIs, Ansible) a strong plus.
Strong familiarity with cloud networking integrations (Azure) preferred. VNET, Gateways, Firewalls, NSGs, Routing, etc.
Deep understanding of DNS architecture, design and troubleshooting (public and private)
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Relevant certifications preferred: CMNA, CMNP, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE.
Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach.
Ability to function effectively under pressure in mission-critical environments.
Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Self-starter, driven, able to work independently
Will require occasional off-hours support for critical incidents or planned maintenance.
Ability to travel to remote sites when necessary.

Responsibilities

Network Design & Architecture - Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performing network solutions using Cisco Meraki technologies (MX, MS, MR, MV, MT, Systems Manager).
Meraki licensing experience and cost optimization
Develop and document end-to-end network architectures, topology diagrams, and implementation plans.
Evaluate new network technologies and recommend design improvements aligned with organizational goals.
Implementation & Configuration - Lead the deployment, configuration, and optimization of Meraki-based networks across multiple sites.
Configure and manage routing (BGP, OSPF), switching (Layer 2/Layer 3), wireless networks, firewalls, and SD-WAN.
Automate network processes where possible using APIs, scripting, or Meraki Dashboard automation tools.
Advanced Support & Troubleshooting - Serve as an L3 escalation point for complex network incidents and performance issues.
Analyze packet captures, logs, and telemetry to troubleshoot and resolve high-impact outages.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
Security & Compliance - Implement and enforce network security best practices including segmentation, firewall policy management, IDS/IPS tuning, and secure VPN design.
Collaborate with security teams to support audits, incident response, and compliance standards (NIST, CIS, ISO, etc.).
Monitoring & Optimization - Use Meraki Dashboard, SNMP, NetFlow, and other monitoring tools to proactively identify network issues and trends.
Optimize network performance through capacity planning, firmware management, and infrastructure enhancements.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer - Maintain detailed and accurate network documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.