Senior Network Engineer

Akkodis is proud to partner with a global technology and industrial company who is accepting applications for a Senior Network Engineer
. This is a contractual opportunity in the Richardson, TX area

Pay Range: $65/hr.

- $70/hr. (W2) - The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

As a Senior Network Engineer you will be responsible for operational support of Manufacturing and Site Network Infrastructure both virtual and physical. You will work with primarily Cisco based technology to support LAN/WLAN/ IOT communication methods. You will also migrate the site from an EWN/ Global authentication model to a site level domain controller authentication model.

• Provide operational support for on-premises network infrastructure, spanning from SD-WAN-based corporate Enterprise Wide Network (EWN) down to sensor-level communications below the equipment/tool layer.
• Collaborate with process, equipment, and advanced manufacturing engineering teams to enable network-level equipment integration and automation aligned with semiconductor framework.
• Design, develop, and deploy next-generation Special Use Networks (SUN) to segment and isolate mission-critical manufacturing operations from the corporate EWN.
• Troubleshoot network performance issues across all layers of the IT/OT architecture, ensuring reliable and secure communication.
• Support the implementation and rollout of new network technologies, including switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and monitoring tools.
• Participate in cross-functional calls with site and corporate teams to resolve network-related issues affecting equipment, applications, and infrastructure communications.
• Attend daily tier meetings with factory systems and manufacturing operations teams to provide network support and updates.
• Work closely with Corporate IT and Global Security to ensure all network infrastructure complies with corporate and semiconductor cybersecurity standards
• Maintain network documentation, including topology diagrams, configuration records, and change logs to support operational continuity and audits.
• Ensure network resilience, redundancy, and high availability through proper design and proactive maintenance.
• Monitor and manage network health, performance, and capacity using appropriate tools and dashboards.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise and industrial network infrastructure in manufacturing or site environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco network and routing equipment.
• Strong background in factory floor networking (Level 2/3 OT) and collaboration with IT networks (Level 3.5/4).
• Proficient in network fundamentals including:
  Firewall configuration, VPN setup, VLANs, subnetting, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, routing, and switching.
• Experience with high availability, redundancy, and Quality of Service (QoS) protocols.
• Experience with network segmentation, resilience, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops network operations, including:
• CI/CD integration for network changes
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Monitoring and alerting pipelines
• Version control and automated deployment.
• 2+ years of experience with Power Shell scripting.
• 1+ years of experience with Service Management platforms (e.g., Service Now).
• Strong ability to document network architecture, automation scripts, and system configurations for clarity and maintainability.

No C2C

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with 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.

Disclaimer:
These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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