Senior Network Engineer

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 onpremises 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.