Description
* Must be located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex*
Join our team as a Senior Network Engineer and play a key role in shaping, expanding, and securing a cutting-edge network that powers reliable, high-performance services for our customers. In this role, you’ll design and support complex network infrastructures, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and help drive the evolution of our network architecture. Your deep expertise in routing protocols, large-scale networking, and resilient design will be essential as we continue to grow.
What You’ll Do- Architect, deploy, and manage large-scale network infrastructures aligned with company standards and future-focused initiatives.
- Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot core routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
- Implement and support expansive Layer 3 and MPLS environments.
- Apply your understanding of fiber-optic service delivery and backbone connectivity to ensure network resiliency.
- Perform routine and advanced network maintenance, including upgrades, patches, and security hardening.
- Conduct modeling, analysis, and forecasting to maintain a high-performance, reliable network ecosystem.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Monitor and enhance network performance through proactive analysis and optimization.
- Champion network security and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
- Create and maintain clear, detailed documentation for designs, configurations, and operational procedures.
Requirements
What You Bring- 10+ years of hands-on experience working with large-scale network environments.
- Deep expertise with routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
- Proven experience with Layer 2, Layer 3, and MPLS network architectures.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive experience working with major network platforms such as Juniper and Cisco.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., JNCIS, JNCIP) are highly preferred.
- A solid understanding of network security technologies and practices.
Skills Required
- Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- 10+ years hands-on experience with large-scale network environments
- Deep expertise with routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS
- Proven experience with Layer 2, Layer 3, and MPLS architectures
- Extensive experience with major network platforms such as Juniper and Cisco
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Solid understanding of network security technologies and practices
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., JNCIS, JNCIP)
What We Do
Digital transformation starts with purpose-built networks! FiberLight has been designing, building, and deploying one-of-a-kind fiber networks to ignite digital revolution for over 20 years. Today FiberLight owns over 14,000 route miles of robust fiber networks in over 44 key growth areas in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. All of our carrier-grade products – including Ethernet, FiberLight Cloud Connect, Dedicated Internet Access, Dark Fiber, and Wavelengths – are engineered to ensure business continuity. We credit our success to having the right people at the right places making the right investments.
