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Description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

**Austin Industries** is seeking an experienced **Senior Network Engineer** to join our IT team at the corporate headquarters in **Dallas, Texas** . This role is responsible for architecting, implementing, and optimizing the organization’s network infrastructure—both on-premises and in the cloud. The Senior Network Engineer will lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure the highest standards of network performance, security, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

+ Design, implement, and maintain advanced network solutions (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, cloud)

+ Lead network architecture initiatives, including segmentation, high availability, and disaster recovery

+ Oversee configuration and management of network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points)

+ Develop and enforce network security policies, including firewall rules, IDS/IPS, zero trust, and compliance frameworks

+ Manage cloud networking (Azure, AWS), including automation, monitoring, and integration with on-premises systems

+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues across multiple environments

+ Collaborate with IT leadership and cross-functional teams on strategic projects

+ Mentor and train junior network engineers and administrators

+ Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve network efficiency and security

+ Document network designs, procedures, and incident responses

+ Additional duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

+ Experience with network automation, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

+ Familiarity with compliance standards (NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS).

+ Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex, multi-layered issues.

+ Excellent communication, leadership, and project management abilities.

+ Dependability, punctuality, customer service orientation, attention to detail.

+ Have strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple priorities under stress.

+ Able to prioritize tasks and projects effectively, with excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills to accomplish desired results.

+ Strong critical thinking skills and detailed oriented.

+ Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team leader.

+ Exceptional customer service skills, with a strong focus on building and maintaining positive relationships internally and externally.

Requirements:

+ 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on enterprise environments.

+ Deep expertise in network design, WAN/LAN, SD-WAN, wireless, IPv4/IPv6, dynamic routing protocols.

+ Advanced proficiency with Cisco and Aruba device management.

+ Strong background in cloud networking (Azure, AWS), automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform), and network monitoring tools.

+ Proven experience with network security: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, web filtering, access control.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor team members.

+ Certifications: CCNP/CCIE, Aruba Certified, or equivalent advanced credentials.

+ This role may travel to remote job sites or office locations on an as-needed basis.

+ Travel is required to industry conferences and training sessions as needed.

+ Physical requirements:

+ Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs.

+ Dexterity to handle small components and tools.

+ Prolong periods of sitting and working at a computer and standing and walking during job site or office visits.

+ Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. **We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!** To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

_See_ the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) and Spanish (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) .

About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com .

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( _i.e._ , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

Accessibility Note

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the **People Services Team** at **(877) 831-1217.**

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.