About Avaya Avaya is an enterprise software leader that helps the world’s largest organizations and government agencies forge unbreakable connections. The Avaya Infinity™ platform unifies fragmented customer experiences, connecting the channels, insights, technologies, and workflows that together create enduring customer and employee relationships. We believe success is built through strong connections – with each other, with our work, and with our mission. At Avaya, you'll find a community that values your contributions and supports your growth every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.avaya.com Description Build, Secure, and Scale the Future of AVAYA Infrastructure Are you a Network Engineer who thrives on the elegant complexity of a well-tuned architecture? We are looking for a mid-to-senior level expert to join our Infrastructure team as a primary architect of our corporate connectivity. This isn't just a maintenance role—you’ll be the hands-on lead for securing our perimeter, optimizing our routing, and ensuring our core infrastructure scales alongside our growth. The Role at a Glance In this role, you will own the lifecycle of our network—from initial design and high-level architecture to granular troubleshooting. You’ll spend your days working within a high-performance environment powered by Palo Alto, Juniper, and Dell, ensuring that our remote-first workforce stays connected and secure. Your Core Mission Next-Gen Security: Design and manage our Palo Alto (NGFW) environment. You’ll be the gatekeeper, managing Panorama, Threat Prevention profiles, and complex VPN tunnels. High-Velocity Routing: Take the wheel of our Juniper ecosystem. You’ll use Junos OS to master BGP, dynamic routing, and traffic optimization. Core Connectivity: Administer our Dell switching fabric, ensuring rock-solid VLAN management, LACP, and STP across the core and access layers. Architectural Evolution: Don’t just fix things—make them better. You’ll lead hardware migrations, capacity planning, and firmware lifecycle management. Observability: Utilize enterprise-grade monitoring tools to stay ahead of the curve, acting as the final escalation point for the most challenging network puzzles. What You Bring to the Table The Experience: 3–5+ years of "in the trenches" experience in medium-to-large enterprise or cloud environments. The Toolset: * Palo Alto: Deep familiarity with Panorama and security policy orchestration. Juniper: High proficiency in Junos OS CLI and routing protocol troubleshooting. Dell: Proven track record managing enterprise-grade Dell switches. The Fundamentals: A "source code" level understanding of the OSI/TCP-IP models, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, and DHCP. The Mindset: You document your work meticulously (diagrams are your love language) and enjoy the collaborative challenge of a high-stakes infrastructure team. The Requirement: U.S. Citizenship is required for this role. Bonus Points For... Certifications: PCNSE, JNCIS-ENT, or CCNP. Automation: If you’ve used Python, Ansible, or Terraform to make manual tasks disappear, we want to hear about it. Education: A degree in CS or IT is great, but we value proven, real-world expertise above all. Why Join Us? AVAYA is the market leader in CCaaS solutions Truly Remote: Work from home with a strong preference for Virginia Impact: You aren't just a cog in the machine; you are the owner of the network stack. Modern Stack: Work with industry-leading tools (Palo Alto, Juniper) rather than legacy debt. #LI-CM1 Experience 5 - 8 Years of Experience Education Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Footer Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason.

Req ID: 133592 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Texas City: Richardson General Overview Functional Area: Information Technology (ITM) Career Stream: IT Infrastructure (INFR) Role: Specialist (SPE) Job Title: Specialist, IT Infrastructure Job Code: SPE-ITM-INFR Job Level: Level 08 Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect Summary The Specialist, IT Infrastructure - Network Support will install, maintain, upgrade, and continuously improve the site's operating environment, ensuring the ongoing reliability, performance and security of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring and upkeeping the operating environments; responding to incidents & problems, planning for growth, deployment of new technologies as well as design, install, configure, maintain and perform testing of PC/server operating systems, networks, and related utilities and hardware. Other responsibilities include troubleshooting problems as reported by users, supporting Web access and telephony services, and the acquisition, replacement and decommissioning of related equipment, software and services. Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: - Participates in the development of an effective network design and strategy - Provide technical support and perform maintenance - Provides technical guidance to customers and departmental staff on network issues - Perform service monitoring and reporting, with a focus on risk management and compliance - Explore new solutions, enhancements and opportunities for continuous improvement, projects and more - Provides network troubleshooting and effective solutions to network problems while minimizing downtime. - Installing and configuring network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues - Monitoring computer systems to improve network performance for computer systems and networks - Lead projects and change management initiatives - Manages external service providers and vendors - Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Internet Proxy to ensure secure and optimized internet access. - Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot VPN to enable secure remote connectivity to internal resources. - Administer and manage application control policies, application controls, and endpoint security configurations to strengthen cybersecurity posture. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies - Strong customer service orientation - Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills. - Good communication (both oral and written) and documentation skills. - Good leadership and teamwork skills. - Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. - Good ability to plan projects and tasks. - Good understanding of IT requirements for an end to end solution, including security, business continuity, disaster recovery, risk analysis and preparing business cases. - In-depth knowledge of the Windows OS (server and client) and the desktop operating environment. Linux and other mainstream OS knowledge will be helpful. - Fundamental knowledge of networking concepts - Fundamental knowledge of ITIL 4 Foundation - Advanced knowledge of infrastructure service management & diagnostic tools and processes - Advanced knowledge of end-point security management tools and processes - Experience handling network security issues (viruses, malware, social engineering) - Understanding of IT Infrastructure asset lifecycle management - Plus: Understanding of NIST CSF and 800-171. Physical Demands - Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. - Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Typical Experience - 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in a similar role or industry. Typical Education - Bachelor's Degree in related field - Vendor Certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+ or Network+, CheckPoint or FortiGate Firewall, Cisco CCNA or CCNP, Fortinet Certified Professional or Solution Specialist. Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. This is a remote position located in the US. $71,370- $94,574. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers. Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role offers the opportunity to lead the design, implementation, and management of complex cloud and corporate network environments at a global scale. You will work across multiple cloud providers, including AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI, to ensure high availability, scalability, and security for critical infrastructure. The position combines hands-on engineering with strategic problem-solving, enabling you to influence network architecture, automation, and observability practices. You will collaborate closely with SREs, security teams, and infrastructure engineers to optimize performance and cost efficiency while maintaining operational reliability. This is an environment where innovation, technical excellence, and proactive monitoring drive tangible impact across millions of users. The role also includes contributing to automation, documentation, and best practices for network reliability and cloud operations. - Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of corporate and cloud networks across multiple providers, including AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI. - Monitor and troubleshoot network and infrastructure health using observability tools and synthetic testing frameworks. - Lead cloud migrations, hybrid connectivity initiatives, and optimizations for enterprise network performance. - Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Python to streamline provisioning, configuration, and change management. - Build and maintain dashboards, alerts, and runbooks to improve observability, reliability, and operational knowledge sharing. - Collaborate with security teams to enhance segmentation, traffic inspection, and zero-trust practices. - Participate in on-call rotations to ensure network and service reliability, including support for core and non-core business hours. Qualifications - BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field—or equivalent experience. - 9+ years of experience in cloud networking, corporate IT, or infrastructure engineering in production environments. - Deep expertise in cloud networking, including VPC/VNet/VCN design, routing, IP addressing, Transit Gateway / Virtual WAN / DRG, and IPsec VPNs. - Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or OCI environments. - Experience with hybrid connectivity solutions, such as Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, Interconnect, or FastConnect. - Strong understanding of network security, including firewalls, WAF, and Zero Trust architectures. - Proficiency with Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code and automation. - Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams. Requirements - Background in cloud network architecture, including hub-and-spoke, transit-based designs, and multi-region deployments. - Experience with cloud-native or third-party security platforms, such as WAFs or ZTNA solutions. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and network deployments. - Knowledge of observability and logging platforms, using metrics, logs, and traces to improve reliability. Benefits - Competitive salary range: USD 180,200 – 274,300 depending on location and experience. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Generous PTO and holiday schedule. - Retirement benefits including 401(k) plans and potential company contributions. - Flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work and collaborative team engagements. - Professional development opportunities and exposure to global-scale network operations.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This position works on a flex schedule, where occasionally more hours may need to be put in one week and balanced with less another week. There may also be work at the Partner and Client sites. The Network Automation Engineer will play a critical role in enhancing the Client's network infrastructure through automation, thereby improving operational efficiency, reliability, and security. This position requires a strong technical background in network engineering coupled with proficiency in scripting and automation tools. Responsibilities - Network Automation: Design, develop, and implement network automation solutions using tools like Ansible, Python, or similar scripting languages to streamline network operations, configuration management, and monitoring. - Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize IaC principles to manage and provision network devices and services, ensuring repeatability, consistency, and scalability. - Automation Framework: Develop and maintain a robust automation framework that includes testing, validation, and deployment processes. - Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement automated network monitoring tools and dashboards. Use data analytics to proactively identify and resolve network performance issues. - Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with networking, security, and DevOps teams to understand requirements, provide solutions, and ensure seamless integration of automation initiatives into existing workflows. - Documentation: Document automation processes, scripts, and configurations thoroughly for future reference and maintenance. - Security & Compliance: Incorporate security best practices into automation solutions to ensure the protection of sensitive data and adherence to the Client's cybersecurity standards. - Continuous Learning & Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in network automation and continuously improve automation solutions based on feedback and new requirements. Qualifications - US Citizenship - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. An advanced degree would be advantageous. - Minimum of 3 years of experience in networking engineering and at least 1 year in network automation. - Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.), network devices (routers, switches), and network operating systems (Cisco, IOS, NX-OS, etc.). - Scripting skills in Python, with a good understanding of other languages like Bash, Perl, or PowerShell. - Familiarity with network automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.), configuration management databases (CMDB), and version control systems (Git). - Experience with network monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, etc.) and IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks. - Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their networking capabilities is a plus. - Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Company Description For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance.