Senior Network Engineer

Pearce Services • Dallas, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pearce is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure supporting global data center, cloud, campus, and branch environments. The role provides advanced engineering expertise across routing, switching, cloud networking, security, wireless, SDWAN, network segmentation, and load balancing. The engineer serves as a technical lead for complex infrastructure initiatives, promoting high availability, scalability, security, and operational excellence across network services.

This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in a Dallas-area office. Candidates currently based in the Dallas area are preferred; relocation assistance is not available. The position reports no specified manager or role in the job description.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and infrastructure operations.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco and Juniper routing, switching, and data center technologies, including Cisco ACI, Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, ISR, and Juniper Mist.
• Strong experience with Palo Alto firewalls, IPS/IDS technologies, VPN solutions, and network security architecture.
• Experience designing and supporting SDWAN, WAN, cloud networking, and enterprise segmentation solutions.
• Working knowledge of Azure, AWS, and GCP networking services and hybrid-cloud architectures.
• Experience with Cisco ISE, NAC technologies, wireless networking, F5 load balancing, and network monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, Azure Network Engineer, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent.
• Candidates currently based in the Dallas area are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise network infrastructure using Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, ISR, Meraki, and Juniper/HPE platforms, including Mist.
• Support cloud networking across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP, including network security, load balancing, connectivity, and hybrid-cloud integration.
• Configure and maintain routing and switching environments using BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RPVST+, VPC, and other enterprise protocols.
• Deploy and support Palo Alto firewalls, VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, URL filtering, Layer 7 security policies, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Engineer and manage NAC solutions using Cisco ISE, Forescout, and 802.1X authentication for segmentation and policy enforcement.
• Manage enterprise wireless infrastructure, including Cisco and Juniper WLCs, access points, RF optimization, roaming services, and wireless security.
• Configure and maintain F5 LTM, GTM, and APM load balancing and application delivery services.
• Administer IPAM, DNS, DHCP, certificate services, and related network management platforms.
• Design, implement, and maintain WAN and SDWAN solutions, including MPLS, DIA, VPLS/EVC, DWDM, and cloud connectivity.
• Administer and optimize Cisco ACI software-defined networking environments to improve scalability, segmentation, and automation.
• Monitor network performance and capacity using NetFlow, SNMP, Syslog, IP SLA, packet capture, and other monitoring solutions.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis across network, cloud, security, and application delivery environments.
• Develop automation and scripting to streamline provisioning, monitoring, configuration management, and operational processes.
• Lead infrastructure projects from design through implementation, coordinating with project managers, vendors, security teams, and business stakeholders.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, engineering standards, operational procedures, and technical documentation.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and network operations personnel.
• Participate in incident management, change management, capacity planning, and technology lifecycle management.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to reliability, performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Performance and referral bonuses may be available.
• Production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation may be available.
• Health and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, including paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development courses and training.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and HSA option.
• Company-provided phone, laptop, or tablet, and necessary tools and safety equipment as required for the role.

What This Job Offers

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