Senior Enterprise Network Engineer — Global Scale & Impact

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in Irving, TX to provide expert level troubleshooting and to convert business requirements into technical network designs. Responsibilities include validating new network solutions, documenting environments, and leading network projects across distributed locations.

The role requires strong Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Infoblox, SD-WAN/SASE experience, and CCNP or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Researches new technology advancements and conducts evaluations focused on optimizing network performance and reliability.
• Plans, designs, implements and documents all network related projects.
• Defines and maintains technology standards.
• Establishes and maintains backup and version-control of network configurations.
• Troubleshoots network designs and recommends fixes and enhancements.
• Leads cost-reduction opportunities in network operations.
• Partners with cross-functional peers from infrastructure and application teams.
• Manages vendors, service providers and 3rd party partners.
• Lead network related work for Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Provides final tier of support for routing, switching, WIFI, and firewall.

Skills

Networking concepts

Network troubleshooting

Cross‑functional collaboration

Documentation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Palo Alto NGFW

Infoblox DDI

Cisco ASA

ISR/ASR

Catalyst/Nexus switches

SD-WAN

SASE

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in Irving, TX to provide expert level troubleshooting and to convert business requirements into technical network designs. Responsibilities include validating new network solutions, documenting environments, and leading network projects across distributed locations.

The role requires strong Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Infoblox, SD-WAN/SASE experience, and CCNP or equivalent certification.