Sr Lead Network Engineer - Dallas, TX

About Forged Fiber

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the‑art open‑access fiber network platform that empowers millions.

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

The Senior Lead Network Engineer is an experienced technical leader responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence of enterprise network infrastructure and critical network services. This role is primarily focused on Network Application Support and Tier 4 Operations, serving as the highest escalation point for complex issues impacting authentication, logging, monitoring, name resolution, time synchronization, and IP address management services.

• Lead operational support of TACACS+, RADIUS, Splunk, NTP, DNS, and DHCP platforms.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and resiliency of network services.
• Manage upgrades, patching, configuration validation, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot complex authentication, logging, monitoring, and IPAM service issues.

• Serve as the Tier 4 escalation point for high‑impact incidents.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions.
• Act as technical authority during major incidents.

• Partner with architecture and engineering teams on operational readiness and supportability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and influence design decisions.

• Mentor engineers and drive automation and monitoring improvements.

• Manage network and infrastructure projects and support strategic roadmaps.

• Expert knowledge of TACACS+, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and related technologies.
• Extensive experience supporting Splunk infrastructure.
• Proven Tier 4 operations experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting and RCA capabilities.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field desired.

Required:

7+ years in network engineering, architecture, infrastructure engineering, or network services support roles.

• Cisco ISE
• Juniper Steel‑Belted RADIUS
• Portnox
• Syslog applications
• Splunk

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

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It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity…