Lead Network Engineer (Hybrid)

Fortitude Mining, LLC • Dallas, TX

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Network Engineer is a key member of the IT & Cybersecurity team, responsible for implementing, maintaining, and securing network infrastructure supporting mission-critical mining operations. Reporting to the Director of Network Operations, this role leads network deployments based on approved architecture designs and project requirements, ensuring implementation quality, performance, reliability, and operational readiness. The engineer maintains network documentation, topology diagrams, technical procedures, disaster recovery playbooks, and security controls.

The role supports mining operations, curtailment connectivity, OT network integrations, and cybersecurity initiatives while following established security standards and change management processes. It provides technical guidance, post-deployment validation, incident response, day-to-day operational support, and on-call coverage to ensure the reliability and availability of infrastructure supporting 24/7 mining operations. The role works out of the South Lake location and requires approximately 30% travel, including regional Midwest site visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional IT experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in network engineering, network administration, infrastructure support, or a related technical role.
• Active CCNA, CCNP, or Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Secure Networking certification.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise switching, routing, firewalls, wireless networking, and WAN connectivity.
• Strong understanding of the OSI model and networking fundamentals, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, routing, switching, and firewall policies.
• Experience with network monitoring, SNMP, performance analysis, incident troubleshooting, configuration backups, and device recovery procedures.
• Ability to perform physical network installations, including structured cabling, equipment racking, wireless access point installation, and related field work.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical leadership skills, with the ability to execute deployments independently and manage implementation activities with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to participate in on-call support and travel up to 30% to Fortitude locations as business and operational needs require.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, operational protocols, and OSHA regulations in production and field environments, including site access requirements, electrical safety practices, PPE requirements, LOTO procedures where applicable, and physical security and operational compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, and/or UniFi technologies.
• Experience with network automation, scripting, operational technology (OT), mining infrastructure, or automated systems.
• Interest or experience in cryptocurrency and/or blockchain.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn complex systems quickly.
• Documentation experience, especially diagramming system data flows and connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, and UniFi network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and wireless systems, based on approved architecture designs and project requirements.
• Lead end-to-end network deployments, including implementation planning, configuration, testing, quality assurance, documentation, and production handoff.
• Support network operations, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across switching, VLANs, trunks, LAGs, TCP/IP, DNS, routing, NAT, WAN, SD-WAN connectivity, and firewalls.
• Execute physical network buildouts, including rack assembly, structured cabling, wireless infrastructure, WAN fiber connectivity, Starlink systems, and security camera deployments.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and on-site personnel on network deployments and infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Support network infrastructure for mining operations and curtailment systems, including OT networks, smart PDUs, Foreman, utility/RTAC connectivity, and related infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain network monitoring integrations, including SNMP device onboarding into LibreNMS, alert configuration and validation, and troubleshooting.
• Support network automation initiatives, configuration management, infrastructure integrations, and continuous operational improvements.
• Maintain the Production Support Lab (PSL) to validate infrastructure changes, test configurations, develop disaster recovery playbooks, and conduct recovery exercises in accordance with change management procedures.
• Support Security Operations by implementing, documenting, and validating network security controls and firewall policies; analyzing network traffic and threats using FortiAnalyzer; investigating suspicious activity and high-risk vulnerabilities; and supporting security audits through technical evidence collection.
• Develop and maintain network topology diagrams, configuration baselines, SOPs, MOPs, and deployment standards.
• Follow change management processes, security policies, and implementation standards, including required testing, approvals, documentation, and post-deployment validation.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call support, providing technical escalation, incident response, and troubleshooting for critical network outages and service disruptions.
• Travel approximately 30% as business needs require for network deployments, infrastructure projects, and site support, including regional Midwest visits.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and incentive compensation.
• Discretionary time off, coordinated with the employee's manager.
• Professional development budget with flexibility for personal and professional growth.
• Health insurance for employees, partners, and dependents.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401K plan with company contribution.
• Flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Other benefits may include bonuses and overtime pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior