Sr Network Engineer

Overview

Title: Sr. Network Engineer

Location: Richardson, TX – Hybrid (two days a week onsite)

Duration: Six months on contract (Contract-to-Hire)

Pay Rate: $60 to $75 hourly on contract ($125K to $145K when converting to full-time)

Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship (now or in the future)

Senior Network Engineer

Job Description:

We re looking for a Senior Network Engineer who can deliver reliability, performance, and security s role blends deep technical mastery with mentorship and architectural influence. You ll design and support modern hybrid networks across Fortinet, Meraki, and Azure, and serve as the final escalation point for critical issues that require precision and persistence to resolve. If you thrive on solving complex problems, mentoring others, and ensuring the network never lets the business down, this role is for you.

• Network Architecture & Engineering
  • Design, deploy, and optimize secure, scalable network solutions across on-prem and cloud environments (Fortinet, Meraki, and Azure).
  • Engineer SD-WAN topologies, site-to-site VPNs, routing, and segmentation strategies for 650+ connected locations.
  • Build and maintain Azure networking components — VNets, routing, Express Route, NSGs, and Azure Firewall — while contributing to ongoing architectural discussions.
  • Serve as the network fixer of last resort, leading advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis across all layers.
• Operations & Reliability
  • Maintain network performance, uptime, and availability across all locations.
  • Leverage Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer, and enterprise monitoring platforms (e.g., Logic Monitor, Solar Winds) to track performance and detect anomalies.
  • Automate and document repeatable processes to increase consistency and reduce manual intervention.
  • Drive operational excellence through ITIL-aligned change, incident, and problem management practices.
• Security & Compliance
  • Enforce security best practices, segmentation, and zero trust principles across the network edge and core.
  • Manage firewall policies, VPN configurations, and SD-WAN routing in coordination with Security and Cloud teams.
  • Support disaster recovery and business continuity strategies with network resiliency and redundancy planning.
• Collaboration & Mentorship
  • Mentor and support junior network engineers, providing guidance on troubleshooting, documentation, and project delivery.
  • Partner closely with Infrastructure peers (Server, Cloud, and Security) to ensure seamless integration of network dependencies.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide architectural input for upcoming infrastructure initiatives.
• Vendor & Partner Management
  • Collaborate with ISPs, carriers, and network vendors for circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalation management.
  • Evaluate new hardware, software, and connectivity solutions that enhance stability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Strategic Initiatives
  • Support ongoing modernization efforts including SD-WAN expansion, Azure network growth, and network automation.
  • Assist in integrating newly acquired shops and regions into the enterprise network with minimal disruption.
  • Identify and eliminate technical debt through standardization, documentation, and lifecycle management.

• 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience in enterprise-scale environments.
• Expert-level hands-on experience with Fortinet Forti Gate (SD-WAN, VPNs, advanced routing, security fabric).
• Solid experience with Meraki and Fortinet switching solutions.
• Deep understanding of Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, routing, Express Route, and Azure Firewall).
• Advanced troubleshooting and packet analysis skills across multi-vendor environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and configuration management tools (e.g., Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer, Solar Winds, Logic Monitor).
• Working knowledge of ITIL frameworks and structured change management processes.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Fortinet NSE 5 or higher
• Cisco CCNP (or higher)
• Microsoft Certified:
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