Senior Network Engineer (Hybrid Office Schedule)

AFL; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

AFL in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our corporate IT organization. The role is responsible for configuring, deploying, maintaining, securing, and ensuring the availability of the network infrastructure.

Emphasis on Fortinet firewalls, switches and access points for secure, high-performance connectivity across environments. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to define project goals, manage risk, and ensure compliance, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• 15+ years of networking experience with at least 8 years in LAN/WAN/WLAN design and implementation.
• Deep technical experience with Fortinet security and networking solutions, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch and FortiAP.
• Advanced understanding of Layer 3 networking concepts, including dynamic and static routing, VLANs, subnetting and inter‑VLAN routing
• Strong command of network management and security best practices
• Proven ability to work with routing protocols, firewalls, switches, access points and network monitoring tools
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, IEEE 802.11), RF optimization, PoE and wireless security threats and mitigations
• Ability to travel approx. 25% or less and to work some evenings and weekends as needed
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement hardware, software and service installations aligned with architectural guidelines and project plans
• Lead or support infrastructure‑focused projects from planning through execution
• Draft procedures and installation instructions for analysts and administrators
• Ensure security protocols are integrated into infrastructure planning and execution

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our corporate IT organization in the Dallas‑Fort Worth, TX area. The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the efficient configuration, deployment, maintenance, security, and availability of the organization’s network infrastructure. This includes advanced support for networking hardware, Layer 3 routing, and wireless technologies, with a special emphasis on Fortinet firewalls, switches and access points. The engineer collaborates with stakeholders to define project goals, manage risk, ensure compliance and maintain high‑performance, secure connectivity across all environments.

What We Offer

• A hybrid in‑office schedule for qualifying employees
• Flexible time‑off policy
• 401K company match (up to 4% – dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry‑leading company

Project‑Based Responsibilities

• Plan and implement hardware, software and service installations aligned with architectural guidelines and project plans
• Lead or support infrastructure‑focused projects from planning through execution
• Draft procedures and installation instructions for analysts and administrators
• Ensure security protocols are integrated into infrastructure planning and execution

Day‑to‑Day Operational Duties

• Maintain accurate inventory and configuration documentation of network and system assets
• Monitor and update system software and hardware to maintain compliance and performance
• Apply security and firmware patches following change management protocols
• Maintain and optimize Fortinet‑based firewall, switch and wireless infrastructure
• Manage and troubleshoot Layer 3 routing configurations and performance
• Monitor logs, system performance and availability across the network
• Respond to and resolve incidents and support escalations (Tier 3)
• Define, maintain and test disaster recovery and business continuity procedures
• Manage network backups

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field preferred
• 15 + years of relevant networking experience, with at least 8 years in LAN/WAN/WLAN design and implementation
• Deep technical experience with Fortinet security and networking solutions, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch and FortiAP
• Advanced understanding of Layer 3 networking concepts, including dynamic and static routing, VLANs, subnetting and inter‑VLAN routing
• Strong command of network management and security best practices
• Proven ability to work with routing protocols, firewalls, switches, access points and network monitoring tools
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, IEEE 802.11), RF optimization, PoE and wireless security threats and mitigations
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed is required
• Ability to travel approximately 25 % or less
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Certifications (Preferred But Not Required)

• Fortinet NSE certifications (e.g., NSE 4 or higher)
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP
• CompTIA Network+ / Security+

Personal Qualities

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non‑technical users
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and initiative
• Team player with a willingness to mentor junior staff