Senior Network Engineer #3174
Genius Road, LLC, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Senior Network Engineer
Contract:
6 Month Contract to Hire
Location:
Fort Worth, TX
Hybrid On-site 3 days and remote 2 days per week
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our IT team and take a lead role in the design, implementation, optimization, security, and ongoing support of our enterprise and hybrid cloud network environments. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in datacenter networking, private connectivity (carrier circuits), and cloud integration, including the routing of enterprise traffic between on‑premises infrastructure and public cloud platforms.
This position will serve as a technical authority for networking, working closely with systems, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure our network platforms are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with business needs. This role will have meaningful influence over network standards, tooling, and future-state architecture.
Skills & Technical Expertise
Advanced expertise in switching technologies (VLANs, STP, trunking, EtherChannel, QoS)
Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms
Solid working knowledge of routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) and enterprise routing design
Proven experience with network security and firewall technologies (ACLs, IPSec VPNs, NAT/PAT, certificates)
Experience supporting enterprise services such as DNS, DHCP, and authentication services (Windows environments preferred)
Familiarity with cloud and hybrid networking concepts, particularly in Microsoft Azure
Experience with network monitoring, logging, and alerting tools
Working knowledge of RADIUS / AAA for wired and wireless authentication
Experience supporting VoIP platforms (RingCentral or similar preferred)
Ability to independently lead technical efforts while collaborating effectively across teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to lift and install network and server equipment as needed
What You’ll Bring
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Certifications (Preferred):
Cisco CCNP (or equivalent Juniper certification)
CCNA minimum; advanced certifications strongly preferred
Experience:
8+ years of progressive experience in network engineering or advanced network administration roles
Demonstrated experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale Cisco routing and switching environments
Hands-on experience supporting firewalls and network security platforms in production environments
What You’ll Do
Design, implement, and support enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and firewall environments
Lead configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of routing, switching, and security platforms in primarily Cisco-based environments
Own and evolve network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, access controls, and monitoring
Act as a technical escalation point for complex network issues and outages, driving root cause analysis and long-term remediation
Develop, maintain, and enforce network standards, architecture diagrams, and operational documentation
Plan and execute network changes following ITIL-based change management and best practices
Partner with vendors, service providers, and data centers on design reviews, implementations, upgrades, and support cases
Monitor network health, capacity, and performance; proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
Support and enhance cloud and hybrid networking architectures (Azure preferred)
Oversee and support enterprise VoIP solutions and supporting network infrastructure
Contribute to disaster recovery planning, testing, and network resiliency initiatives
Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance where appropriate
Participate in infrastructure projects and cross-functional initiatives as a networking subject matter expert
Participate in on-call rotation or after-hours support as needed
Why You’ll Like Working Here
Collaborative, fast-moving technology environment
Exposure to modern networking and cloud systems
Clear opportunities to influence infrastructure and security improvements
Competitive pay, solid benefits, and employer-supported 401(k)
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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Contract:
6 Month Contract to Hire
Location:
Fort Worth, TX
Hybrid On-site 3 days and remote 2 days per week
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our IT team and take a lead role in the design, implementation, optimization, security, and ongoing support of our enterprise and hybrid cloud network environments. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in datacenter networking, private connectivity (carrier circuits), and cloud integration, including the routing of enterprise traffic between on‑premises infrastructure and public cloud platforms.
This position will serve as a technical authority for networking, working closely with systems, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure our network platforms are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with business needs. This role will have meaningful influence over network standards, tooling, and future-state architecture.
Skills & Technical Expertise
Advanced expertise in switching technologies (VLANs, STP, trunking, EtherChannel, QoS)
Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms
Solid working knowledge of routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) and enterprise routing design
Proven experience with network security and firewall technologies (ACLs, IPSec VPNs, NAT/PAT, certificates)
Experience supporting enterprise services such as DNS, DHCP, and authentication services (Windows environments preferred)
Familiarity with cloud and hybrid networking concepts, particularly in Microsoft Azure
Experience with network monitoring, logging, and alerting tools
Working knowledge of RADIUS / AAA for wired and wireless authentication
Experience supporting VoIP platforms (RingCentral or similar preferred)
Ability to independently lead technical efforts while collaborating effectively across teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to lift and install network and server equipment as needed
What You’ll Bring
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Certifications (Preferred):
Cisco CCNP (or equivalent Juniper certification)
CCNA minimum; advanced certifications strongly preferred
Experience:
8+ years of progressive experience in network engineering or advanced network administration roles
Demonstrated experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale Cisco routing and switching environments
Hands-on experience supporting firewalls and network security platforms in production environments
What You’ll Do
Design, implement, and support enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and firewall environments
Lead configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of routing, switching, and security platforms in primarily Cisco-based environments
Own and evolve network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, access controls, and monitoring
Act as a technical escalation point for complex network issues and outages, driving root cause analysis and long-term remediation
Develop, maintain, and enforce network standards, architecture diagrams, and operational documentation
Plan and execute network changes following ITIL-based change management and best practices
Partner with vendors, service providers, and data centers on design reviews, implementations, upgrades, and support cases
Monitor network health, capacity, and performance; proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
Support and enhance cloud and hybrid networking architectures (Azure preferred)
Oversee and support enterprise VoIP solutions and supporting network infrastructure
Contribute to disaster recovery planning, testing, and network resiliency initiatives
Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance where appropriate
Participate in infrastructure projects and cross-functional initiatives as a networking subject matter expert
Participate in on-call rotation or after-hours support as needed
Why You’ll Like Working Here
Collaborative, fast-moving technology environment
Exposure to modern networking and cloud systems
Clear opportunities to influence infrastructure and security improvements
Competitive pay, solid benefits, and employer-supported 401(k)
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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