Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer# State of Oklahoma Careers## Senior Network Engineer Apply:
Oklahoma County:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 10, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
JR67106
** Job Posting Title
** Senior Network Engineer
** Agency
* * 090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV
** Supervisory Organization
** IS-Servers
** Job Posting End Date
** Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
** Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
**** Full/Part-Time
** Full time
** Job Type
** Regular
* * Compensation
* * Job Details:  Full-time 40-hour work weeks.  Support the Information Services Division.  Salary is up to $105,000 based on education and experience.  This is an on-site position located in Oklahoma City, OK.  Sponsorship:
At this time, we cannot offer sponsorship now or in the future.
** Job Description
**** As a Senior Network Engineer with OMES you will enjoy:
*** Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
* A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.  
** Job Details
*** Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
* Support the Information Services Division.
* Salary is up to $100,000 based on education and experience.
* This is an on-site position located in Oklahoma City, OK.  
** Position Summary
** The Sr. Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting advanced enterprise network solutions with a focus on WAN connectivity, wireless mesh networks, and architectural standards. This role blends deep technical engineering with architectural influence, ensuring a resilient, scalable, and secure network foundation across geographically dispersed operations. The ideal candidate brings expertise in WAN technologies, SD WAN, routing, wireless mesh platforms, and enterprise grade infrastructure engineering.

** Key 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 to shape 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.  
** Physical Demands and Work Environment
** This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Occasional travel may be required.  This position participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation and provides after-hour production support for critical incidents as needed.  
** Minimum Qualifications
** Requirements include a bachelor’s in computer science, information services, engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of hands on enterprise network engineering experience with a focus on WAN technology.  
** Preference will be given to candidates who possess
*** 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…