Genius Road

Network Engineer #3175

Genius Road  •  Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)  •  29 days ago
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Job Description

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.
Genius Road

About Genius Road

2025 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces!

Genius Road, LLC, is a boutique technical, telecom and executive recruiting firm with a difference.

We’re not resume aggregators, but corporate matchmakers – connecting you with candidates who fit your requirements, your culture and your environment. For permanent positions, we bring you new hires with staying power, culling through our extensive network to identify the perfect all-around fit.

If you have a temporary need for additional technical or telecom expertise, we’ll find the right mix of people who can jump right in and start producing.

Just as important, we make the process easier. Instead of inundating your inbox with random resumes, we create individual profiles of our recommended talent that give you a comprehensive view of the top candidates. So, you’ll see, in a glance, not only what these individuals can do, but who they are as human beings and how they’ll fit in your organization.

Combine all this with a proven track record, an unshakable professionalism and a fierce commitment to customer service, and it’s easy to see what sets us apart.

We call it a smarter approach to recruiting. Our customers say it’s “Pure Genius“

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Year Founded
2010
Website
geniusroad.com
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