Network Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Network Engineer for a Contract with a client in Plano, TX
. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced network professional with deep expertise in AWS Networking and core technologies such as Load Balancing, Firewalls, VPN, and SD‑WAN.

Rate Range: $49/hour to $53/hour. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

• Manage and maintain core network infrastructure including Routing & Switching, Load Balancing, Firewalls, VPN, Cisco Wireless, SD‑WAN, and AWS networking components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents across network domains such as routing, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, and wireless technologies.
• Perform day‑to‑day operational activities including incident handling, service requests, change requests, and firewall policy updates.
• Join production incident and triage calls to analyze, prioritize, and resolve network‑related issues efficiently.
• Implement and review firewall rules, network change requests, and ensure timely break‑fix support for network data and security services.
• Generate monthly and quarterly firewall audits and network capacity management reports to support compliance and performance optimization.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 9–12 years of professional experience in Network Engineering.
• Strong expertise in Routing & Switching, Load Balancing, Firewalls, VPN, Cisco Wireless, SD‑WAN, and AWS Networking.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting network incidents and performing operational tasks across firewalls, load balancers, VPN, wireless, and cloud networking environments.

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Pay Details: $49.00 to $53.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.