Senior Network Engineer

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
• Support the Information Services Division.
• Salary is up to $100,000 based on education and experience.
• This is an on-site position located in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Sr. Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting advanced enterprise network solutions with a focus on WAN connectivity, wireless mesh networks, and architectural standards. This role blends deep technical engineering with architectural influence, ensuring a resilient, scalable, and secure network foundation across geographically dispersed operations. The ideal candidate brings expertise in WAN technologies, SD WAN, routing, wireless mesh platforms, and enterprise grade infrastructure engineering.

• →Design, configure, and optimize enterprise WAN solutions, including MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G, and SD WAN technologies.
• →Lead deployment, tuning, and optimization of wireless mesh networks, including node placement, redundancy, RF optimization, and automated failover.
• →Collaborate with network architects to shape long term strategy, standards, and reference architectures.
• →Implement and maintain routing technologies such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and dynamic path selection mechanisms.
• →Support secure remote access solutions, VPN architectures, and hybrid connectivity.
• →Provide Tier 3/Tier 4 escalation support for complex WAN and wireless issues.
• →Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and provide after-hours production support for critical incidents as needed.
• →Conduct capacity planning, performance analysis, and resiliency testing across WAN and mesh environments.
• →Develop and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and configuration standards.
• →Work with cybersecurity teams to enforce segmentation, zero trust controls, and secure networking practices.
• →Mentor junior engineers and contribute to operational best practices and team capability development.

This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Occasional travel may be required.
This position participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation and provides after-hour production support for critical incidents as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements include a bachelor’s in computer science, information services, engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of hands on enterprise network engineering experience with a focus on WAN technology.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess

• Strong experience with SD WAN platforms (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Aruba, etc.) and carrier grade connectivity.
• Demonstrated experience with wireless mesh network deployment or support (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Cambium, etc.).
• Deep understanding of routing protocols, QoS, traffic engineering, and network high availability design.
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern hybrid connectivity models.
• Familiarity with network automation, scripting, and monitoring platforms.
• Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent professional-level experience.
• Experience with intent based or AI driven network management tools.
• Exposure to OT/IoT wireless or outdoor mesh environments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform) or SDN platforms.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and cross functional communication skills.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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