Network Engineer

Title: Network EngineerLocation: On-site 5 days a week (1320 S University Dr Floor 5, Fort Worth, TX 76107) Local needed

Focus: Build, strategy, and infrastructure assessment

• Evaluate the current environment and overall infrastructure
• Survey network architecture and advise on improvements
• Ensure traffic is flowing correctly
• Help modernize and upgrade the environment
• Serve as a technical advisor on future-state infrastructure

Job Description
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.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and firewall environments
• Define and approve network design patterns, standards, and tooling
• 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

Required Education, Experience, And Qualifications
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

Skills And Technical Expertise

• Advanced expertise in switching technologies (VLANs, STP, trunking, EtherChannel, QoS)
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms
• In-depth 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 and AWS
• 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

Environment / Tech Stack

• Primarily a Cisco shop, but with other technologies in the environment
• Working with:
  • Core switches
  • Firewalls
  • VPN infrastructure
• Majority of infrastructure is hosted in a data center in Dallas
• Long-term goal is to move more toward the cloud
  • Leadership is not enthusiastic about continuing to host everything internally
  • They've already moved one system to AWS and want to continue in that direction

Please Note :
Schedule / Expectations

• Environment runs 24/7 due to hospital operations (e.g., imaging systems must remain operational)
• Typical workload is 40 hours/week
  • Can increase to 50+ hours during outages
• Some late nights expected
• They value flexibility and availability

Travel / Logistics

• Occasional travel to Dallas (~40 miles away)
• Must have a reliable vehicle
• Mileage reimbursement available