Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $68/hr on C2C
Job Type: C2C/1099 Contract
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD
Network Engineer III – Cloud & Network Security to strengthen enterprise network security, modernize network architecture, and support secure application migration across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for designing, reviewing, and governing network security architectures, firewall configurations, network segmentation, and secure connectivity. This role will help establish and enforce network security standards, reduce organizational risk, improve threat visibility, and enhance the resilience of TxDOT’s enterprise infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise network engineering, firewall security, and hybrid cloud networking, along with the ability to advise technical teams and ensure alignment with applicable security policies and standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design, review, and govern enterprise network and firewall security architectures.
Establish and enforce secure network standards, firewall policies, access controls, and configuration guidelines.
Implement network segmentation, secure routing, and defense-in-depth security controls.
Support hybrid network environments spanning on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms.
Design and support secure cloud connectivity and network security solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Evaluate firewall rules and network access configurations to identify vulnerabilities, minimize unnecessary access, and reduce the attack surface.
Provide technical leadership and security guidance for network modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams to ensure secure and reliable connectivity.
Improve network visibility, operational resilience, and security posture across enterprise environments.
Ensure network designs and configurations align with applicable security standards, compliance requirements, and organizational policies.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, security standards, and network configuration guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- 8–12 years of professional experience in network engineering within large, complex enterprise or government environments.
Extensive hands-on experience designing, reviewing, and governing firewall configurations and network security architectures.
Expert knowledge of networking and network security principles, including routing, network segmentation, secure connectivity, access control, and defense in depth.
Proven experience supporting hybrid on-premises and multi-cloud network environments.
Strong understanding of enterprise network security controls, firewall governance, and risk reduction practices.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a senior technical authority and security advisor.
Excellent technical documentation, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Austin, TX, 4–5 days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Shared Technology Services (STS).
Previous experience working with or supporting a State of Texas agency, preferably TxDOT.
Experience with cloud networking and security across one or more of the following platforms:
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Familiarity with Texas DIR policies, state security standards, and relevant compliance frameworks.
Experience supporting application modernization, cloud migration, and enterprise infrastructure transformation initiatives.
Experience implementing security improvements that enhance network resilience, visibility, and operational reliability.
Equal opportunity employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
