Senior Network Architect: Cloud, SD-WAN & Security Lead

Rush Enterprises, Inc; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 147,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to serve as the technical lead for our network infrastructure. You will oversee LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, security, and cloud networking, mentor junior engineers, and drive network strategy through standards and evaluations.

You will manage NAC, Azure networking solutions, and collaborate with architecture and security teams to ensure reliability and scalable service across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive network engineering experience in enterprise-scale environments.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., HPE Juniper, Cisco CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE, AZ-700, SD-WAN vendor certifications) strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• A valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, data center, cloud).
• Develop and maintain network architecture standards, technical documentation, and procedures.
• Serve as escalation point for complex network incidents and drive rapid resolution.
• Lead network projects from planning through implementation (sites, migrations, upgrades).
• Own NAC design, authentication, policy enforcement, and systems integration.
• Design and support Azure networking solutions, including hybrid connectivity and cloud services.
• Manage performance, capacity planning, and vendor relationships for reliability and scale.
• Mentor staff and participate in on-call support and maintenance.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Azure networking

NAC design

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HPE Juniper certifications

Cisco CCNP

Palo Alto PCNSE

AZ-700

SD-WAN certifications

Job description

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to serve as the technical lead for our network infrastructure. You will oversee LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, security, and cloud networking, mentor junior engineers, and drive network strategy through standards and evaluations.

You will manage NAC, Azure networking solutions, and collaborate with architecture and security teams to ensure reliability and scalable service across the enterprise.