Network Engineer

Job ID: a1qPL000007xYMbYAMLocation: Dallas Metro Area, Texas, United StatesSalary: $110,000 - $115,000Posted: 2026-07-28Company: Addison GroupNetwork EngineerLocation: Irving, TX (Onsite Tuesday–Friday as determined by business needs)Compensation: $110,000–$115,000 Base + 15% Annual BonusCompany OverviewOur client is a large, technology-driven enterprise supporting thousands of locations nationwide through a highly available and secure IT infrastructure. As the organization continues investing in modernization, cloud connectivity, and enterprise networking, they are seeking a Network Engineer to join their growing Infrastructure & Network Services team.This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise networking initiatives while collaborating with experienced engineers supporting mission-critical business operations.Position OverviewThe Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, performance, and security. This individual will support core networking technologies across a large enterprise environment while participating in modernization projects, operational improvements, and ongoing infrastructure enhancements.The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across multiple IT disciplines, and continuously expanding their technical expertise within a fast-paced enterprise environment.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure.Administer and optimize routing, switching, firewall, wireless, and SD-WAN environments.Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and overall system health.Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis.Support infrastructure automation, provisioning, and configuration management initiatives.Maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions.Implement and maintain network security best practices.Collaborate closely with Infrastructure, Security, Systems, and Operations teams.Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.Participate in on-call support and incident response rotations.Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend infrastructure improvements.Ensure compliance with internal security policies and regulatory requirements.Required Qualifications5+ years of Network Engineering experience within enterprise environments.Strong experience supporting large-scale routing and switching infrastructures.Hands-on experience with:Palo Alto FirewallsSD-WAN technologiesJuniper and/or Aruba networking solutionsEnterprise routing and switchingExperience troubleshooting complex network issues in production environments.Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple technical teams.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting healthcare, retail, or other large enterprise environments.Familiarity with network monitoring, server, storage, and infrastructure platforms.Experience creating technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.Working knowledge of ITIL or similar operational frameworks.Relevant certifications such as:CCNACCNPCompTIA Network+VMware VCPEquivalent networking certificationsTechnical EnvironmentPalo Alto FirewallsCisco NetworkingJuniper NetworkingAruba NetworkingSD-WANEnterprise Routing & SwitchingNetwork Monitoring & ObservabilityInfrastructure AutomationData Center OperationsCompensation & BenefitsBase salary: $110,000–$115,00015% annual performance bonusMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k)Paid Time OffTuition ReimbursementPaid Volunteer TimeLong-term career growth within a highly collaborative enterprise technology organizationThis position offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced infrastructure team supporting a modern enterprise network while contributing to large-scale technology initiatives that directly impact business operations nationwide.