Network Engineer - Cisco & Firewall Expertise

A top-tier Oil & Energy company based in Las Colinas, TX is seeking a talented Network Engineer to join their team in a full-time, direct hire role. As one of the nation's largest privately held independent energy companies, they offer a dynamic and impactful work environment.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Cisco technologies, including Catalyst, Nexus, and Meraki. This role also requires expertise in building and managing Palo Alto firewalls, along with a solid understanding of load balancing solutions.

This role supports a 24/7/365 operational environment where both planned and unplanned downtime must be minimized. As a result, systems are designed with high levels of redundancy and resiliency. Experience working in such high-availability environments is essential. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and is eager to grow with a successful, expanding company.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong focus on network design and configuration as part of day-to-day responsibilities
• Ability to design, implement, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and firewalls
• Collaborate effectively with end users, internal teams, and external vendors
• Provide mentorship and guidance to fellow network engineers
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and clearly communicate progress and outcomes to peers, leadership, and stakeholders
• Offer informed recommendations on hardware and software purchases to support evolving business needs
• Consistent, dependable attendance is essential
• Perform additional duties as needed

Desired Skills & Experience

• Advanced knowledge of OSPF and BGP routing protocols
• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Ansible and Python
• Familiarity with VMware networking
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN solutions
• Strong Cisco networking background (ACI experience is a plus, but not required)
• Experience with Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls
• Proven ability in designing and managing complex network architectures
• Expertise in TCP/IP protocol and packet-level analysis
• Skilled in designing and troubleshooting routing protocols, particularly BGP and OSPF
• AWS networking experience is a strong plus
• Background in supporting large-scale VPN and WAN environments
• In-depth understanding of networking, internet, and routing technologies across all layers

The Offer

• Full-time, salary will range from $110-130K depending on experience
• Eligible for a bonus that will also range from 5-10% depending on performance

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 2 days onsite, 3 days remote