Network Engineer

Position Overview

The Dallas Cowboys are seeking a Network Engineer / Architect to design, implement, secure, and support enterprise network infrastructure across AT&T Stadium, The Star in Frisco, and other Dallas Cowboys facilities.

This position will lead network architecture, segmentation, security initiatives, data center networking, wireless technologies, routing, switching, and firewall administration. The engineer will also serve as a technical escalation point, mentor network engineers, manage vendor relationships, and support critical network operations for live events and business operations.

This is an onsite position requiring regular travel between Arlington and Frisco. Candidates must be genuinely willing to commute between both locations. Availability for nights, weekends, and event support is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, secure, and support enterprise network infrastructure.

• Lead network architecture, segmentation, access-control, and security initiatives.

• Support data center networking, wireless technologies, routing, switching, and firewall administration.

• Maintain reliable enterprise and event-day network operations.

• Ensure uninterrupted connectivity during live events and broadcasts.

• Serve as a technical escalation point for network-related issues.

• Lead network modernization and infrastructure improvement projects.

• Mentor network engineers and provide technical leadership.

• Manage vendor relationships.

• Support business operations across AT&T Stadium, The Star, and other Dallas Cowboys facilities.

Required Qualifications

• 10 or more years of enterprise network design, implementation, and operations experience.

• Deep experience with Cisco ISE.

• Strong experience with Cisco ACI.

• Experience with Cisco Nexus.

• Experience with enterprise network security and segmentation.

• Experience with multicast networking.

• CCNP certification.

• Demonstrated professionalism, mentorship, leadership, and clear communication skills.

• Willingness to work onsite five days per week.

• Ability to commute regularly between Arlington and Frisco.

• Availability to support nights, weekends, and live events.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCIE certification.

• Cisco Catalyst switching experience, including Catalyst Center and SD-Access.

• Experience managing Cisco Secure Firewall, including FMC and FTD.

• Advanced routing experience with BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS.

• Cisco wireless experience, including Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7.

• Experience with Cisco Meraki, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Access, Cisco XDR, or Secure Network Analytics.

• Experience with SolarWinds, Splunk, or ThousandEyes.

• Experience with Python or Ansible.

• AV-over-IP experience.

• Stadium or event venue network support experience.

Work Environment

This position works alongside network, collaboration, and wireless engineering resources while supporting infrastructure across multiple Dallas Cowboys facilities. The role is onsite five days per week and requires regular travel between Arlington and Frisco.

Why Join the Team?

This is an opportunity to serve as a technical leader for one of the most recognizable sports brands in the world. The position provides ownership of enterprise network architecture supporting AT&T Stadium, The Star, and large-scale live event operations. It also offers a contract-to-hire path with long-term growth potential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,TX.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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