Position: Network Engineer

Location: Onsite in Fort Worth, Texas

Duration: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Network Engineer – Full-Time - On-Site

A growing retail organization is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join its infrastructure team. This role reports directly to the head of enterprise infrastructure and plays a vital part in maintaining and expanding the company’s network systems across multiple locations.

What You'll Do:

• Manage, configure, and deploy network equipment and services, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, SANs, and load balancers
• Perform ongoing system and network maintenance, including patching, firmware updates, and applying security settings
• Monitor system performance and availability, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations
• Track and forecast resource usage to support scalability and uptime
• Troubleshoot complex network and system issues (Level 2 and 3 support)
• Follow internal policies for configuration and change management to maintain network stability
• Stay informed on industry security standards and best practices to support secure network design
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement cybersecurity tools, protocols, and procedures
• Participate in new location launches; travel will be required to assist with on-site installation and setup

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years in a hands-on network engineering role supporting enterprise infrastructure
• Strong background with firewall technologies (e.g., SonicWall, Palo Alto), Cisco switching, fiber networking, and wireless systems
• Solid understanding of networking protocols such as VPN, NAT, IPSEC, VLAN tagging (802.1Q), and network authentication (802.1X)

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic platforms
• Familiarity with tools like Arctic Wolf, Cortex XDR, Office 365 security stack, Proofpoint, or other cybersecurity platforms