Network Engineer III; Extreme Networks

We are seeking a highly skilled Extreme Network Engineer III with deep expertise in Extreme Networks technologies to join our Professional Services team. The role is critical in delivering high-value design, upgrade, and implementation projects for our customers, acting as a trusted technical advisor and leading complex engagements.

This position is open to candidates located in Wisconsin (preferred) or nearby states, such as Minnesota, Iowa, or Illinois. It will involve frequent travel to Wisconsin to perform work at onsite customer locations, with an estimated travel amount of 30% - 50% of the time.

Your primary responsibilities will include customer installations and configurations, creating high-level and low-level designs, leading technical engagements, and ensuring project success aligned with client business objectives.

• Be responsible for customer installations and configurations and create customer-facing high-level designs and detailed low-level designs.
• Act as the network technical lead on customer projects.
• Design, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot the following vendor technologies:
  • Extreme Networks routers, switches, wireless, and management platforms
    • Extreme fabric engine (VOSS) and switch engine (EXOS) including SPBM/ISIS, OSPF, BGP.
    • Extreme XIQ Cloud Platform ONE
    • Extreme XIQ-Site Engine, Control Engine (NAC) and Analytics.
    • Extreme wireless controllers and APs.
  • Juniper routers and switches (EX, MX, SRX) – a plus.
  • HPE Aruba routers, switches, and wireless, including Aruba Central, AOS-CX, Clearpass – a plus.
  • Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls – a plus.
• Build templates for automation of equipment roll‑outs for other staff members.
• Act as a supportive SME for the Account team and prime SE on network designs.
• Serve as a third‑level resource for Tech Support engineers.

• 7‑10 years of experience in a field support, professional services, or technical support role.
• Heavy experience with Juniper routers and switches, including VPLS to EVPN migrations and knowledge of Juniper Apstra for EVPN deployment.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing protocols (MPLS, EVPN, VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
• Ability to use scripting to configure networking devices.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols.
• Data center routing and switching experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong account management and customer communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Extreme commitment to customer service and enhancing the customer experience.
• Excellent computing skills, including Linux.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize customer support tools and resources.

• 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
• Medical Coverage (United Healthcare, Reference-Based Pricing with member advocacy, & Kaiser)
• RX Home Delivery
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
• Dental
• Vision (12-month and 24-month frames allowance options)
• FSA Plans (Health Care, Dependent Care, & Limited Purpose)
• Pre-tax Commuter Plans
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability (with optional self-paid plans)
• Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance for team member, spouse, and child
• Voluntary Accidental Death coverage for team member and spouse
• Legal and Identity Theft Plans
• Tele Health
• Wellness via Omada Health
• Travel Assistance
• Business Travel Accident Coverage
• Medical Coverage for foreign travel
• Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Volunteer Time Off
• 10 Holidays
• Summer Sizzle event
• On-demand Pay (Daily Pay)

Ability to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast‑paced environment. This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

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Pay Range: $130,000 - $155,000

EEO Statement: C1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.