Network Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: Contract To Hire
Company: IDR
Category: Network Engineering
Job Description Apply Now
The Network Engineer position offers a dynamic opportunity for technology professionals seeking to advance their careers in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructures. This full-time role is embedded within an industry-leading organization and is based in Dallas, TX, providing a chance to be a key contributor in a high-performing IT environment. As a Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and optimal performance of enterprise network systems, supporting both corporate and remote operations. This position emphasizes the importance of network security, automation, and continuous improvement, making it an excellent fit for individuals passionate about advanced networking technologies and best practices.
As a Network Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in routing protocols, network security, and state-of-the-art technologies such as Cisco ACI and SDN to architect and maintain secure, highly available networks. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in the evaluation and deployment of new networking solutions. This position also requires active participation in on-call rotations and planned network change windows, ensuring 24/7 operational excellence.
The organization offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. By joining this team, you will gain access to a supportive culture, continuous learning opportunities, and a platform to grow within a reputable company recognized for its commitment to employee success. The Dallas, TX area, known for its vibrant tech community and career growth potential, further enhances the appeal of this Network Engineer opportunity.
Network Engineer - Summary- Full-time role dedicated to designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure.
- Focus on network security, capacity planning, and ongoing optimization of network performance.
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative, industry-leading organization in Dallas, TX.
- Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable network infrastructures, including firewalls, routers, switches, and WAN connectivity.
- Provide expert guidance in network security, capacity planning, and technology evaluation.
- Mentor and support junior network engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated network operations.
- Participate in on-call rotations and scheduled network change windows to maintain continuous service availability.
- Ensure compliance with industry best practices and network security protocols.
- Leverage automation tools and scripting to streamline network management processes.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards for experienced network engineers.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
- Access to dedicated engagement managers and ongoing professional development resources.
- Recognition through industry awards and a supportive company culture.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in IT, with a strong background in network engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing, and Cisco network configuration.
- Proficiency with Cisco ACI, SDN, and network virtualization technologies for at least 2 years.
- Experience in network automation using Python, Perl, and tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
- Solid background in network security, firewalls, VPNs, and network monitoring tools (e.g., Solarwinds, AKIPS).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
- Detail-oriented and proactive IT professional with deep technical acumen in enterprise networking.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor less experienced engineers.
- Passionate about leveraging automation and innovative tools for network optimization.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative environments and adapting to emerging technologies.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of security and operational excellence.
- This position is based in Dallas, TX, an area celebrated for its thriving tech industry and diverse career opportunities.
- The organization has over 25 years of proven industry experience and a reputation for employee satisfaction and recognition.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are an experienced Network Engineer eager to make an impact and advance your career, we encourage you to apply now by clicking the job application button.