Senior Network Engineer: Data Center & Security

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a Network Engineer to install, configure, operate, and maintain WAN/LAN and wireless networks, ensuring secure, resilient infrastructure for critical applications.

The role requires experience with data center operations, disaster recovery, and network security best practices, with on-call duties. Collaboration with project teams and vendors is essential for successful deployments.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates a Data Center; implements, and manages cabinet, cabling, and power configurations.
• Serves as technical lead on projects, gathers requirements with teams and vendors, and coordinates deployment.
• Implements, maintains and operates data protection and DR solutions; ensures backup and recoverability; enhances security posture.
• Installs, configures, maintains, and operates hardware and software to manage network environments.
• Assists in planning for future technologies; stays current on emerging tech and vendor roadmaps; tests new solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data Center design

Network architecture

WAN

LAN

SDN

Disaster recovery

Information security

Cloud technologies

Project management

Research techniques

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

4 years related work experience

Tools

Cisco networking

Firewall technologies

Load balancers

Wireless controllers

Data Center cabling

Job description

Dallas County is seeking a Network Engineer to install, configure, operate, and maintain WAN/LAN and wireless networks, ensuring secure, resilient infrastructure for critical applications.

The role requires experience with data center operations, disaster recovery, and network security best practices, with on-call duties. Collaboration with project teams and vendors is essential for successful deployments.