Senior Network Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Network Engineer supports the Information Services Division and is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting advanced enterprise network solutions, with a focus on WAN connectivity, wireless mesh networks, and architectural standards. The role combines technical engineering with architectural influence to provide a resilient, scalable, and secure network foundation across geographically dispersed operations. The position is on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a 40-hour work week. Salary is listed as up to $105,000 based on education and experience in the posting details; a later section lists up to $100,000. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future. The role includes participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation and after-hours production support for critical incidents as needed. Occasional travel may be required. The work takes place in a comfortable office setting, using a computer for a large percentage of the workday, with usually mild noise levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information services, engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience with a focus on WAN technology.
Nice To Haves
- Strong experience with SD WAN platforms (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Aruba, etc.) and carrier-grade connectivity.
- Demonstrated experience with wireless mesh network deployment or support (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Cambium, etc.).
- Deep understanding of routing protocols, QoS, traffic engineering, and network high availability design.
- Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern hybrid connectivity models.
- Familiarity with network automation, scripting, and monitoring platforms.
- Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent professional-level experience.
- Experience with intent-based or AI-driven network management tools.
- Exposure to OT/IoT wireless or outdoor mesh environments.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform) or SDN platforms.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and optimize enterprise WAN solutions, including MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G, and SD WAN technologies.
- Lead deployment, tuning, and optimization of wireless mesh networks, including node placement, redundancy, RF optimization, and automated failover.
- Collaborate with network architects on long-term strategy, standards, and reference architectures.
- Implement and maintain routing technologies such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and dynamic path selection mechanisms.
- Support secure remote access solutions, VPN architectures, and hybrid connectivity.
- Provide Tier 3/Tier 4 escalation support for complex WAN and wireless issues.
- Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and provide after-hours production support for critical incidents as needed.
- Conduct capacity planning, performance analysis, and resiliency testing across WAN and mesh environments.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and configuration standards.
- Work with cybersecurity teams to enforce segmentation, zero trust controls, and secure networking practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to operational best practices and team capability development.
Benefits
- 15 days of vacation annually.
- 15 days of sick leave annually.
- 11 paid holidays annually.
- A comprehensive benefit package with a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
