Senior Network Engineer
Horizon Farm Credit.com
Office
Austin, TX, United States
Full Time
Who We Are:
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $40.9 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation’s capital markets.
While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.
We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.
Position Description:
The Sr. Network Engineer is part of a team that is responsible for the overall coordination and control of core and client network services. The Sr. Network Engineer is responsible for delivering network services to our clients and implementing new technologies within our network environment to improve overall stability, security and throughput for our customers.
Day-To Day-Duties And Responsibilities:
- Core Infrastructure: Manage and troubleshoot Cisco Data Center (Nexus) and Campus infrastructure.
- Security & Edge: Configure and maintain Cisco FirePower and FortiGate Firewalls. Manage Fortinet SD-WAN policies for branch connectivity.
- Application Delivery: Administer F5 BIG-IP Load Balancers to ensure application uptime and performance.
- Cloud & DR: Manage Azure network infrastructure (ExpressRoute, VNets). Plan and execute Azure Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises to ensure business continuity.
- Access Control: Maintain Cisco ISE for secure network access and endpoint compliance.
- Wireless: Manage Meraki wireless environment for office and branch locations.
- Automation: Create and maintain network automation using Python or Ansible to improve operational efficiency.
- Observability: Proactively monitor network health using SolarWinds and native cloud tools.
- Documentation: Maintain single-source-of-truth inventory and detailed technical diagrams.
Skills:
- Cisco Nexus / Data Center Switching (NX-OS)
- F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM
- Fortinet FortiGate & SD-WAN
- Cisco FirePower (FMC/FTD)
- Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
- Microsoft Azure Networking & Site Recovery
- Cisco Meraki Wireless
- Python / Ansible Automation basics
What You Bring to the Team:
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office and appreciates the value of hybrid work design.
It’s an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer working in a complex enterprise environment.
- CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent experience required.
- Demonstrated expertise with Cisco Data Center, F5, and Fortinet stacks.
Why Farm Credit Bank of Texas:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:
- Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
- 401(k) plan that includes immediate vesting of a generous employer match and additional employer contribution
- Long-term disability and life insurance
- Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Fertility benefit and parental leave plan
- Up to two days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
- Ongoing professional-development opportunities
- Generous tuition-reimbursement program
- Physical fitness incentive plan
- Employer matching gifts program
Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We can’t personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.