Network Engineer Sr

DXP Enterprises • Houston, TX

26d

About The Position

Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908 DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success. We aspire to be the best solution for the Industrial customers' needs for MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services and Service Centers. Check out our many videos to learn more! http://www.dxpe.com/about-us/careers/ The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting the enterprise network across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role requires advanced expertise in modern SD-WAN technologies, network security platforms, and multi-vendor environments. The engineer will act as a technical leader, provide escalation support, and ensure network reliability, scalability, and security across the organization.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or architecture roles
• Strong proficiency in routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, VRFs, QoS)
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Prisma SD-WAN environments
• Deep understanding of Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security tools
• Extensive experience with Cisco enterprise networking equipment
• Proficiency managing Meraki cloud-managed networks
• Solid knowledge of cloud networking concepts and services in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus
• Excellent communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills
• Acceptable driving record according to company guidelines

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as:
• CCNP/CCIE
• PCNSE
• Meraki CMNA/CMNP
• Prisma SD-WAN certifications
• AWS/Azure Networking Specialty
• Experience with Zero Trust, SASE, and cloud security architecture
• Familiarity with ITIL, DevOps principles, and enterprise change control processes

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, WLAN, data center, and multi-cloud environments
• Lead architecture and implementation of Prisma SD-WAN (CloudGenix) solutions including policy creation, routing optimization, and application-aware traffic steering
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, Global Protect VPN, and security policies
• Support and administer Cisco networking platforms (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR) including routing, switching, QoS, and high-availability designs
• Manage Cisco Meraki environments, including MX security appliances, MR wireless, MS switching, and cloud-managed operations
• Architect and support cloud networking components such as VPCs, virtual firewalls, load balancers, transit gateways, and hybrid cloud connectivity in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and serve as Tier-3 escalation for complex network and security issues
• Develop and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, standards, and operational runbooks
• Implement network monitoring, automation, and performance optimization strategies
• Participate in on-call rotation and assist with change management and incident response activities

Benefits

• DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401(k), paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.
• All part-time and temporary employees are eligible for 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees