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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $149,760.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Domain Controllers, Complex Networks, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Layer, Uptime, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Routing, Windows PowerShell, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Tanium Platform Expertise, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Wireless Technologies, Firewall Services Module, Veeam, Industrial Software, Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=v5vVYb&offset=203&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3ESenior+Network+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EBuild+the+Networks+Behind+Next-Gen+Technology.%C2%A0%C2%A0Power+the+Future+of+Advanced+Manufacturing+as+a+Sr+Network+Engineer!Pay+Rate%3A+%2472%2Fhr+%7C+Location%3A+Richardson%2C+TXJoin+a+cutting-edge..&SIDW=2cac91b12ec3d383254a6643a53c738c.VUlEPTY3NDM5NTI0

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
 * 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise and industrial network environments
 * Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies
 * Experience in manufacturing or factory floor (OT) environments and IT/OT convergence
 * Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals:
 + VLANs, subnetting, routing, switching
 + DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs
 + Firewall configuration
 * Experience with high availability, redundancy, QoS, and disaster recovery strategies
 * Familiarity with DevOps networking practices (CI/CD, IaC, monitoring pipelines)
 * 2+ years PowerShell scripting experience
 * Experience with service platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
 * Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, * Advanced degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering
 * CCNA or equivalent certification
 * Experience with multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, Dell)
 * Familiarity with industrial systems such as SCADA, MES, APC, and FDC
 * Knowledge of secure network architectures, segmentation, and DMZ design
 * Experience with patching and automation tools (e.g., Tanium, Chef)
 * Background in data protection and recovery platforms (e.g., Veeam, Rubrik)
 * Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

## Description

Build the Networks Behind Next-Gen Technology. Power the Future of Advanced Manufacturing as a Sr Network Engineer!, * Architect, deploy, and support enterprise and manufacturing network infrastructure (LAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, IoT)

 * Provide operational support from corporate network layers down to factory floor equipment communications
 * Design and implement Special Use Networks (SUN) to isolate and secure mission-critical manufacturing systems
 * Lead migration from enterprise-wide authentication models to site-level domain controller authentication
 * Troubleshoot complex network issues across IT/OT layers to ensure uptime and performance
 * Deploy and support Cisco-based network technologies, including switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
 * Enable equipment integration and automation in partnership with engineering teams
 * Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and semiconductor industry standards
 * Maintain thorough network documentation, including topology diagrams and configurations
 * Monitor performance, capacity, and network health using advanced tools and dashboards
 * Participate in cross-functional collaboration and daily operational support meetings


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