Network Engineer (on-site)
CFS
Dallas, TX
Network & Security Engineer (Full-Time, On-Site/Hybrid)
Salary: $120,000-$150,000 per year (location‑dependent; commensurate with experience)
Why take a Network & Security Engineer role with this company?
- Join a multi-site industrial organization undergoing major systems modernization
- Take full ownership of a Cisco-first network supporting office + refinery/plant operations
- Step into a high-impact role transitioning from a long-term contractor to internal leadership
- Lead critical initiatives across network modernization, zero trust, OT visibility, and AWS networking
- Work directly with senior leadership, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Enjoy an on-site or hybrid schedule depending on geography, with autonomy and visibility
What will the Network & Security Engineer do?
- Lead engineering and administration for Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and multi-site connectivity
- Drive documentation, standards, lifecycle management, and topology ownership
- Execute key security initiatives: Cisco CyberVision, XDR, Duo, Secure Access (zero trust)
- Oversee wireless upgrades, switch replacements, OT LAN visibility, and secure mobile connectivity
- Design and support AWS networking for cloud workloads
- Manage a structured knowledge-transfer process from the current contractor in the first 90 days
- Partner with plant managers, operations leaders, and technical teams to communicate clearly across the business
- Support ongoing infrastructure maturity and proactive network governance
What the company needs in a Network & Security Engineer:
- 10+ years of hands-on Cisco networking experience across multi-site or industrial environments
- Proven experience with the Cisco security ecosystem (CyberVision, XDR, Duo, zero trust)
- Strong background in AWS networking
- Ownership mindset with strong documentation habits, initiative, and follow-through
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical language for non-technical stakeholders
- Stable tenure, professional presence, and comfort working in an environment with shifting priorities
- Willingness to travel (~25% initially; then ~2–3 trips per year)
Bonus Skills:
- Spanish language proficiency (for LATAM collaboration)
- Experience supporting OT networks or industrial manufacturing environments
- Background stabilizing environments after contractor-led support models
Additional Details:
Work Schedule:
- Dallas, TX Hybrid (2–3 days/week on-site; site culture varies)
Travel:
- ~25% initially during onboarding and project rollout
- 2–3 trips per year ongoing
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package provided (medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, holidays, etc.)
- Details disclosed during the interview process
Interview Process:
- Initial virtual screen, followed by panel interviews
- Finalists will complete a site visit (travel covered)
- Fast turnaround and feedback cycle
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MinSalary: USD120000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.