Senior Network Engineer

Interactive Resources; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Interactive Resources in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Network Enterprise Engineer to provide architectural vision across broadband, data center, cloud, and enterprise networks. The role combines technical depth with strategic leadership to drive secure, scalable network solutions.

You will define standards, design complex network architectures, guide incident response, and collaborate with teams, vendors, and stakeholders to align technology with business goals in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in network architecture, engineering, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise networks or carrier-grade environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise network design principles and infrastructure planning.
• Ability to design and architect complex network solutions across multiple technology domains.
• Knowledge of network security principles, segmentation, and controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to guide stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate enterprise-wide network architecture spanning broadband, WAN/LAN, wireless, cloud, and data center interconnects.
• Define architectural standards, frameworks, technology roadmaps, and long-term infrastructure plans.
• Design and implement network and application solutions supporting hybrid cloud and multi-site environments.
• Incorporate security throughout the architecture lifecycle and design network security controls.
• Provide technical guidance during outages and complex incidents.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable architectures with stakeholders.

Skills

Network architecture

Network engineering

Cybersecurity

Network systems design

Enterprise networks

Infrastructure planning

Technology strategy

Cross-domain design

Network security

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Network Enterprise Engineer to provide technical expertise, strategic leadership, and architectural direction across a broad technology infrastructure and digital ecosystem.

Location: Austin, Texas

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 3 days remote and 2 days onsite per week

At a senior level, this role supports technology leadership in defining network strategies and maintaining the organization’s architectural vision and roadmap. The environment may span broadband, cloud, data center, enterprise, IT/OT, and carrier-grade network systems and connectivity.

The Senior Network Enterprise Engineer serves as a subject matter expert across network and system design, planning, security, operations, and integration. This includes collaborating with internal teams, external customers, technology vendors, and other stakeholders to develop scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions that support mission- and business-critical systems.

This role works independently with minimal guidance and requires significant technical depth and breadth, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance innovation, functionality, cost, security, and operational maintainability across multiple technology domains.

What You’ll Get to Go Do

• Develop, maintain, and communicate enterprise-wide and/or carrier-grade network architecture spanning broadband, WAN/LAN, wireless, cloud connectivity, and data center interconnects.
• Define architectural standards, best practices, technology frameworks, and long-term infrastructure roadmaps.
• Design and implement network and application solutions that support current and future business needs, including hybrid cloud, multi-site enterprise environments, cybersecurity integration, and carrier-grade network systems.
• Incorporate security principles throughout the architecture lifecycle and design network security solutions including firewalls, IPS/IDS, network segmentation, and other security controls.
• Evaluate technical requirements and develop detailed specifications, architecture documentation, design recommendations, topology diagrams, and strategic planning materials.
• Support the development and execution of short- and long-term technology strategies.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise for network design, deployment, capacity planning, modernization, and system integration initiatives.
• Ensure mission-critical network reliability, business continuity, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and architectural support during complex network outages and critical incidents.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies that improve scalability, performance, security, and operational efficiency while mitigating technical and business risks.
• Establish and maintain architectural standards, design guidelines, network management policies, and technical best practices.
• Partner with business stakeholders, engineering teams, operations, cybersecurity, and other technical groups to translate strategic objectives into actionable technology architectures.
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and leadership, communicating architectural considerations, risks, recommendations, and business impacts.
• Collaborate with technology vendors on solution design, product evaluation, configuration, and implementation.
• Ensure technical solutions align with applicable regulatory, security, and compliance requirements, including NIST, NERC, PCI, FBI CJIS, and other applicable standards.
• Develop training materials and provide technical education for asset owners, software developers, system administrators, engineers, and other technology stakeholders.
• Mentor architects and engineers across teams, promoting adherence to enterprise architecture standards, knowledge sharing, and technical development.
• Collaborate with external customers and partners on network expansions, system designs, and integrations as needed.
• Travel independently or with a small team to various operational locations as required.

What You Need to Be Successful in This Role

• 9+ years of experience in network architecture, network engineering, cybersecurity, network systems design, or a related field.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments, commercial carrier networks, or similarly complex technology environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise network architecture, design principles, infrastructure planning, and technology strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to design and architect complex network solutions across multiple technology domains.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles, architecture, segmentation, and security controls.
• Ability to evaluate complex technical requirements and translate business needs into scalable, secure, and reliable technology solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide technical direction during complex issues and outages.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while collaborating effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice to Haves

• Extensive hands-on experience with complex network architecture, design, configuration, troubleshooting, and technical leadership.
• Advanced experience designing and deploying Layer 2, Layer 2.5, and Layer 3 technologies, including:
• 802.1Q VLANs
• RSTP
• MPLS
• Segment Routing-MPLS
• EVPN
• OSPF
• IS-IS
• BGP
• MP-BGP
• VRRP
• Advanced experience with MPLS network architecture and service design, including: