Senior Network Engineer

Family-Owned Fortune 500 Company

Type: Permanent, Direct Hire

Format: Hybrid (3 days on-site in San Antonio, TX)

Note:

Role is a hybrid schedule in San Antonio, TX. Relocation assistance is available if needed.
Candidates must be willing to relocate to San Antonio, TX
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We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead escalations, drive SD-WAN modernization, and mentor junior team members. This role sits at the center of a highly collaborative environment and supports both on-prem and cloud infrastructure as the company continues its multi-year modernization efforts.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex network issues and provide mentorship to Level I/II support staff.
• Lead and guide the organization’s SD-WAN deployment, including vendor coordination and ongoing support.
• Partner with Security, Systems, Data, and Application Development teams to define and deliver network requirements aligned to business needs.
• Support a transition toward Fortinet-based SD-WAN
  , while contributing to ongoing efforts involving Cisco and Aruba switching hardware.
• Work with leadership on planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization for network initiatives.
• Manage hybrid network connectivity between on-prem environments and Azure using Express Route.
• Champion and implement automation across the network stack.
• Uphold company values through integrity, ownership, adaptability, and a proactive mindset toward supporting both peers and end users.

• 8+ years of professional experience in network engineering or network administration.
• Hands-on experience supporting and troubleshooting SD-WAN solutions.
• Familiarity with Azure networking and hybrid connectivity scenarios.
• Working knowledge of Aruba or Cisco switching/routing platforms.
• Demonstrated success in managing vendor relationships and coordinating deployments.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior team members.
• Strong troubleshooting ability and a customer-centric approach.