Sr Network Engineer

Overview

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.

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 $90 hourly while on contract ($135K to $180K when this role converts to fulltime in annual salary)
Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. (Either 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 at scale.
This 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…