Senior Network Engineer - Telecom

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

* Must be located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex*

Join our team as a Senior Network Engineer and play a key role in shaping, expanding, and securing a cutting-edge network that powers reliable, high-performance services for our customers. In this role, you’ll design and support complex network infrastructures, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and help drive the evolution of our network architecture. Your deep expertise in routing protocols, large-scale networking, and resilient design will be essential as we continue to grow.

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

• 10+ years of hands-on experience working with large-scale network environments.
• Deep expertise with routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
• Proven experience with Layer 2, Layer 3, and MPLS network architectures.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience working with major network platforms such as Juniper and Cisco.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., JNCIS, JNCIP) are highly preferred.
• A solid understanding of network security technologies and practices.