Network Engineer #3175

Genius Road•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our IT team and support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and optimization of our enterprise network environment. This role will focus on hands-on network administration, troubleshooting, and implementation, while partnering closely with senior engineering staff on larger initiatives and architectural improvements. The ideal candidate is a strong technical contributor who is comfortable working independently on routine operational tasks, while continuing to grow into more advanced engineering responsibilities over time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of experience in network administration or network engineering roles
Hands-on experience supporting Cisco routing and switching environments
Experience working in a production enterprise environment
Strong working knowledge of switching concepts (VLANs, STP, trunking, EtherChannel, QoS)
Practical experience with routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP
Experience configuring and supporting network security technologies (ACLs, NAT/PAT, IPSec VPNs)
Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst environments
Understanding of core network services such as DNS and DHCP
Familiarity with cloud and hybrid networking concepts, particularly in Microsoft Azure
Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools

Nice To Haves

Cisco CCNA (strongly preferred)
BGP exposure is a plus
Nexus exposure is a plus
Familiarity with RADIUS / AAA for authentication is a plus
Exposure to VoIP systems (e.g., RingCentral) is a plus

Responsibilities

Configure, maintain, and support LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN environments in a primarily Cisco-based infrastructure
Perform day-to-day network operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response
Diagnose and resolve network performance issues across switching, routing, and connectivity layers
Implement network changes in accordance with ITIL-based change management processes
Support and maintain network security configurations, including firewalls, ACLs, and VPN tunnels
Assist with network upgrades, hardware replacements, and system implementations
Monitor network performance and capacity
Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
Support cloud and hybrid connectivity, including VPNs and basic cloud networking components (Azure preferred)
Assist in maintaining and supporting VoIP infrastructure
Collaborate with vendors and service providers for issue resolution and service delivery
Participate in on-call rotation or after-hours support as needed