Senior Network Engineer
AFL
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dallas • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for the efficient configuration, deployment, maintenance, security, and availability of the organization’s network infrastructure.
- Includes advanced support for networking hardware, Layer 3 routing, and wireless technologies, with a special emphasis on Fortinet firewalls, switches, and access points.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to define project goals, manage risk, ensure compliance, maintain high-performance and secure connectivity across all environments.
- Plan and implement hardware, software, and service installations aligned with architectural guidelines and project plans.
- Lead or support infrastructure-focused projects from planning through execution.
- Draft procedures and installation instructions for analysts and administrators.
- Ensure security protocols are integrated into infrastructure planning and execution.
- Maintain accurate inventory and configuration documentation of network and system assets.
- Monitor and update system software and hardware to maintain compliance and performance.
- Apply security and firmware patches following change management protocols.
- Maintain and optimize Fortinet-based firewall, switch, and wireless infrastructure.
- Manage and troubleshoot Layer 3 routing configurations and performance.
- Monitor logs, system performance, and availability across the network.
- Respond to and resolve incidents and support escalations (Tier 3).
- Define, maintain, and test disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.
- Manage network backups.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 15+ years of relevant networking experience, with at least 8 years in LAN/WAN/WLAN design and implementation.
- Deep technical experience with Fortinet security and networking solutions, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP.
- Advanced understanding of Layer 3 networking concepts, including dynamic and static routing, VLANs, subnetting, and inter-VLAN routing.
- Strong command of network management and security best practices.
- Proven ability to work with routing protocols, firewalls, switches, access points, and network monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, IEEE 802.11), RF optimization, PoE, and wireless security threats and mitigations.
- Ability to work some evening and weekends as needed is required.
- Ability to travel approximately 25% or less.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Benefits
- A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
- Flexible time off policy
- 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
- Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
network infrastructure configurationnetwork hardware supportLayer 3 routingFortinet firewallsFortiGateFortiSwitchFortiAPnetwork management best practicesdisaster recovery proceduresbusiness continuity procedures
Soft skills
collaborationproject managementrisk managementincident responsetroubleshootingdocumentationcommunicationbilingual (English and Spanish)adaptabilityteam leadership