Senior Network Engineer (Datacenter)

Alcority - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Senior

Dallas, TX

About the position

The Senior Network Engineer (Datacenter) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex network solutions within a datacenter environment. This role requires expertise in networking, routing, private cloud, security, and WAN technologies, serving as a subject matter expert to ensure high-performance and reliable services. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective networking solutions while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex network solutions in a multivendor solution stack.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather and understand business requirements.
• Architect and support varied environments, ensuring seamless integration of networking assets.
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of network security measures.
• Monitor network performance, proactively identify issues, and provide rapid resolution.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Document network configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for network support and incident response.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or STEM related field.
• Minimum 6 years network experience in a datacenter context.
• Strong understanding of high throughput datacenter, private cloud, and HPC environments.
• Proficiency with Meraki cloud-managed networking solutions.
• Excellent soft skills for communication with all parties.
• Solid understanding of firewalling principles and network security best practices.
• Familiarity with network automation and orchestration tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant certifications (Network+, CCNA, VCTA-NV, etc.).
• Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) concepts and microsegmentation.
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Benefits

• 25 days of PTO for full-time employees and 12 company holidays.
• Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and medical insurance in our high deductible health plan.
• Optional medical insurance in our EPO plan, Dental benefits, and Vision benefits.
• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life insurance.
• 401(k) eligible after 60 days with a discretionary company match of 50% up to the first 6% of contributions.