Network Engineer II - Data Center & Security Lead

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County seeks a Network Engineer II to install, configure, operate, and maintain WAN/LAN and wireless networks, plus related equipment such as firewalls and load balancers. The role supports core services and ensures security and availability of the network environment.

The candidate brings knowledge of data center design, network architecture, and disaster recovery, with strong problem-solving and vendor coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Four years of related work experience with WANs, LANs, and related infrastructure.
• Knowledge of data center design, management, and network architecture.
• Understanding of security in cloud-enabled network environments; disaster recovery.
• Ability to plan, research, test emerging technologies, and work with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate a data center, including cabinet, cabling, and power.
• Serve as technical lead on projects; gather requirements and coordinate deployment.
• Implement and monitor data protection, DR, and security solutions; ensure backups and recoverability.
• Install, configure, and operate hardware and software to manage networks.
• Stay current with technologies and trends; evaluate products and roadmaps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data Center design

WAN/LAN architecture

Security & cloud tech

Disaster recovery

Project management

Market research

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Dallas County seeks a Network Engineer II to install, configure, operate, and maintain WAN/LAN and wireless networks, plus related equipment such as firewalls and load balancers. The role supports core services and ensures security and availability of the network environment.

The candidate brings knowledge of data center design, network architecture, and disaster recovery, with strong problem-solving and vendor coordination skills.