Network Engineer III (TX)

Title: Network Engineer III
Location : Ft Worth, TX (hybrid, onsite 3x/wk)
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: Contract (long-term, 2+ years)
Pay Rate: $50.00-$60.00/hr

Position Summary
Our client, a global leader in advanced autonomous and robotic solutions across multiple industries, is seeking a Network Engineer III to design, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure supporting corporate, remote, and field-deployed environments. This role provides advanced technical ownership of network systems, with responsibility for network architecture, security, performance, infrastructure modernization, and reliable connectivity across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and reliability and resolve complex connectivity and performance issues.
• Design and implement network upgrades, infrastructure modernization, and secure remote connectivity.
• Configure and maintain network security, segmentation, firewall policies, VPN access controls, and security updates.
• Support vulnerability mitigation, security monitoring, and incident response.
• Develop and maintain network configurations, standards, architecture documentation, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Automate routine network administration and monitoring tasks using scripting and other tools.
• Collaborate with IT, security, engineering, and operations teams to support complex and field-deployed systems.
• Provide technical leadership during infrastructure improvements, technical reviews, and complex troubleshooting efforts.
• Support hybrid cloud and on-premises networking environments.

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, IT infrastructure, or cybersecurity.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise networking hardware such as Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, or Palo Alto.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and enterprise networking concepts.
• Experience managing firewalls, VPNs, network security, and network segmentation.
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or Wireshark.
• Ability to independently manage complex network systems and troubleshoot advanced issues.
• Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience supporting robotics, autonomous systems, automation, or field-deployed technology.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises network environments.
• Experience implementing network segmentation in high-security environments.
• Scripting or automation experience with Python or PowerShell.
• CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Agile or iterative infrastructure improvement practices.

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