Senior Network Engineer

Our client is a growing telecommunications infrastructure company seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join its team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This is an on-site role based in the Allen, TX area, and candidates must currently be located in the DFW Metroplex.

The Senior Network Engineer will play a key role in designing, expanding, securing, and supporting a high-performance telecom network infrastructure. This person will work across large-scale routing, MPLS, Layer 2/Layer 3 architecture, backbone connectivity, fiber-optic service delivery, network resiliency, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities include:

• Architect, deploy, and manage large-scale network infrastructures aligned with company standards and future growth initiatives.
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot core routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
• Implement and support expansive Layer 3 and MPLS environments.
• Apply strong knowledge of fiber-optic service delivery and backbone connectivity to improve resiliency and reliability.
• Perform routine and advanced network maintenance, including upgrades, patches, and security hardening.
• Conduct network modeling, analysis, and forecasting to maintain a reliable, high-performance network ecosystem.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Monitor and improve network performance through proactive analysis and optimization.
• Support network security practices and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Create and maintain clear documentation for network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience working with large-scale network environments.
• Deep expertise with routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
• Proven experience with Layer 2, Layer 3, and MPLS network architectures.
• Experience working with major network platforms such as Juniper and Cisco.
• Strong understanding of network security technologies and best practices.
• Experience in telecom, ISP, carrier, fiber, backbone, or service provider network environments preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive engineering mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and operations teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications such as JNCIS, JNCIP, CCNP, or CCIE are highly preferred.

This is an opportunity to help shape, scale, and secure a mission-critical telecom network supporting reliable, high-performance services for customers.

The client company name will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.