Network Engineer
Contract: 6 Month Contract to Hire
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Hybrid **On-site 3 days and remote 2 days per week**
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our IT team and support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and optimization of our enterprise network environment. This role will focus on hands-on network administration, troubleshooting, and implementation, while partnering closely with senior engineering staff on larger initiatives and architectural improvements. The ideal candidate is a strong technical contributor who is comfortable working independently on routine operational tasks, while continuing to grow into more advanced engineering responsibilities over time.
Skills & Technical Expertise
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of experience in network administration or network engineering roles
- Cisco CCNA (strongly preferred)
- Hands-on experience supporting Cisco routing and switching environments
- Experience working in a production enterprise environment
- Strong working knowledge of switching concepts (VLANs, STP, trunking, EtherChannel, QoS)
- Practical experience with routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP (BGP exposure is a plus)
- Experience configuring and supporting network security technologies (ACLs, NAT/PAT, IPSec VPNs)
- Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst environments (Nexus exposure is a plus)
- Understanding of core network services such as DNS and DHCP
- Familiarity with cloud and hybrid networking concepts, particularly in Microsoft Azure
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
- Familiarity with RADIUS / AAA for authentication is a plus
- Exposure to VoIP systems (e.g., RingCentral) is a plus
What You ll Do
- Configure, maintain, and support LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN environments in a primarily Cisco-based infrastructure
- Perform day-to-day network operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response
- Diagnose and resolve network performance issues across switching, routing, and connectivity layers
- Implement network changes in accordance with ITIL-based change management processes
- Support and maintain network security configurations, including firewalls, ACLs, and VPN tunnels
- Assist with network upgrades, hardware replacements, and system implementations
- Monitor network performance and capacity
- Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
- Support cloud and hybrid connectivity, including VPNs and basic cloud networking components (Azure preferred)
- Assist in maintaining and supporting VoIP infrastructure
- Collaborate with vendors and service providers for issue resolution and service delivery
- Participate in on-call rotation or after-hours support as needed
Why You ll Like Working Here
- Collaborative, fast-moving technology environment
- Exposure to modern networking and cloud systems
- Clear opportunities to influence infrastructure and security improvements
- Competitive pay, solid benefits, and employer-supported 401(k)
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.