Hiring: Network Engineer Company: Pantex Plant Location: Amarillo, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:33:28 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Azure, BGP, Microsoft Excel, Perl, Python, SSL, Security Clearance, VPN About the job Experience: •8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience. •At least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience. Required Skills: •Administer and maintain enterprise networks, including configuring and lifecycle management of network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, virtual private network (VPN)s, and wireless infrastructure. •Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations. •Monitor network performance and integrity, ensuring the stability, reliability, and security of the network. •Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues in a timely manner. •Implement and manage next-generation firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto), including high availability configuration, secure sockets layer (SSL) decryption, policy optimization, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS). •Develop and deploy scalable and resilient network architectures to support high availability, fault tolerance, and future growth. •Engineer and support complex routing strategies using protocols such as Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), ensuring optimal route redistribution, convergence, and path selection. •Design, deploy, and manage hybrid network topologies, including integration with cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Azure Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, peering). Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline. •OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline. •OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience. •Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements •Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of four years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. •Network Infrastructure Management: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of network software and hardware. This includes managing both existing infrastructure and contributing to the deployment of new solutions. •Network Security Operations: Strong understanding of network security principles and practices for securing applications and environments. Stays current on IT vulnerabilities and countermeasures, actively implementing and maintaining security protections across all networked devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls. •Effective Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with customers, vendors, and technical personnel across various departments and organizations. •Cisco Switches / Routers (configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance) •Palo Alto Firewalls (configuration, policy management, and troubleshooting) Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!