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Job Summary Our client, a leading energy provider organization, is seeking a Network Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join their team. This individual will be responsible for supporting and enhancing enterprise network infrastructure by applying Site Reliability Engineering principles to improve reliability, resiliency, observability, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in network engineering, routing, and network operations, along with hands-on experience leveraging automation tools such as Python and Ansible to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement across large-scale, business-critical environments. Contract Details Location: Spring, TX Work Model: Onsite Duration: Long-Term Contract (November 2026 - Through November 2027) Core Responsibilities Design, implement, operate, and support highly reliable enterprise network services Serve as a subject matter expert for routing technologies, with a strong emphasis on BGP Support and optimize SD-WAN environments, including Versa Networks where applicable Manage and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst switching and Cisco Wireless infrastructure Support enterprise firewall platforms, preferably Fortinet Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and API integrations Implement monitoring, telemetry, observability, alerting, and performance optimization solutions Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement initiatives Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and support runbooks Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, operations, and application teams to ensure service reliability and scalability Participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical network services and manufacturing operations Required Skills & Experience (Must-Haves) 10+ years of enterprise network engineering and operations experience Expert-level understanding of routing protocols, particularly BGP Strong experience with enterprise networking, LAN/WAN technologies, and network troubleshooting Experience supporting SD-WAN environments Hands-on experience with Cisco switching and wireless technologies Experience administering enterprise firewall platforms Strong Python scripting and network automation experience Experience with Ansible or similar infrastructure automation tools Understanding of APIs and system integrations Experience with network observability, monitoring, telemetry, and performance analysis Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) concepts and practices Experience operating within large, business-critical enterprise environments Excellent communication, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to participate in an on-call support rotation Preferred Skills & Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Versa SD-WAN administration and engineering experience Cisco Catalyst Center experience Fortinet firewall expertise Datadog, NetBrain, and ServiceNow experience Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, energy, refinery, chemical, or operational technology environments Knowledge of Service Level Objectives (SLOs), incident management, observability, and reliability engineering principles Experience integrating network platforms with enterprise monitoring, orchestration, and ITSM solutions Key Competencies & Behaviors Ownership Mindset Operational Excellence Technical Troubleshooting Stakeholder Communication Process Automation Continuous Improvement Adaptability Customer Focus Team Collaboration Work Environment Location: Spring, TX Work Model: Onsite, 4x Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $ and $. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 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