Net Engineer Jobs in Texas
Net Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in telecommunications, energy infrastructure, oil and gas, and enterprise IT across industries from manufacturing to finance, with openings for entry-level technicians through senior network architects. The largest hiring markets are Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin, where established employers such as AT&T, Dell Technologies, and Lockheed Martin regularly recruit net engineers for both operations and project-based roles. Routing and switching, network security, and cloud integration are the specialties Texas employers ask for most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Principal Software Engineer-IAM
Duration: 6+ Months Contract to Hire
Location: Coppell-HYBRID 3 days
Position Summary:
The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for identification and development of enterprise solutions.
Principal Duties:
- Design, architect, and implement secure authentication and authorization solutions using Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) and secure access for internal and external applications, platforms, and APIs.
- Lead the implementation of modern identity standards, including OpenID Connect (OIDC) and OAuth 2.0, supporting a variety of use cases such as web applications, mobile applications, B2B integrations, and service-to-service communication.
- Build and maintain enterprise-grade integrations with Okta, enabling application onboarding, federation, and secure access to protected resources in alignment with organizational identity standards.
- Partner closely with architecture, platform, security, and product teams to define and evolve standard authentication and authorization patterns, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security across the enterprise.
- Document identity architectures, integration patterns, and operational guidance, enabling development teams and platform teams to efficiently onboard applications and troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues.
- Responsible for one or more applications, working with Business Systems Manager and Business Analyst counterparts on planning and delivering code changes to production, ensuring teams work on schedule.
- Provide business and project expertise when collaborating with clients, IT resources, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders to identify the user requirements, assess technologies, recommend and implement technical solutions.
- Participate in estimation process.
- Responsible for source code development; create technical documentation; utilize software configuration, version and quality management processes.
- Responsible for unit testing, performance tuning, defect remediation during testing, and deployment planning.
- Participate in Production Support Escalation if necessary for high-severity issues within their application domain.
- Can analyze, design, and develop complex programming systems independently.
- Chair Agile Team meetings.
- Performs related duties as assigned by management.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in a technical field + 3 years of work experience or bachelor’s degree in a technical field + 5 years related experience.
- Experience designing, architecting, and implementing secure authentication and authorization solutions using IAM, SSO, OIDC, SAML, OAuth2.
- Experience developing software for the US mortgage industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Adaptive leadership style, capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams with diverse skill sets and experience levels.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond quickly to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or management.
- Strong analytical skills.
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Proficiency with:
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Okta integration and configuration
- ASP.Net / MVC / WebApi / C# / .Net 4.0+
- Developing solutions around IAM / OIDC / OAuth2
- Design Patterns
- OOPS
- Web Services
- XML
- Sql Server 2012 and above
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Experience with Windows Services
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Experience in third party integrations.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Title: Principal Software Engineer-IAM
Duration: 6+ Months Contract to Hire
Location: Coppell-HYBRID 3 days
Position Summary:
The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for identification and development of enterprise solutions.
Principal Duties:
- Design, architect, and implement secure authentication and authorization solutions using Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) and secure access for internal and external applications, platforms, and APIs.
- Lead the implementation of modern identity standards, including OpenID Connect (OIDC) and OAuth 2.0, supporting a variety of use cases such as web applications, mobile applications, B2B integrations, and service-to-service communication.
- Build and maintain enterprise-grade integrations with Okta, enabling application onboarding, federation, and secure access to protected resources in alignment with organizational identity standards.
- Partner closely with architecture, platform, security, and product teams to define and evolve standard authentication and authorization patterns, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security across the enterprise.
- Document identity architectures, integration patterns, and operational guidance, enabling development teams and platform teams to efficiently onboard applications and troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues.
- Responsible for one or more applications, working with Business Systems Manager and Business Analyst counterparts on planning and delivering code changes to production, ensuring teams work on schedule.
- Provide business and project expertise when collaborating with clients, IT resources, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders to identify the user requirements, assess technologies, recommend and implement technical solutions.
- Participate in estimation process.
- Responsible for source code development; create technical documentation; utilize software configuration, version and quality management processes.
- Responsible for unit testing, performance tuning, defect remediation during testing, and deployment planning.
- Participate in Production Support Escalation if necessary for high-severity issues within their application domain.
- Can analyze, design, and develop complex programming systems independently.
- Chair Agile Team meetings.
- Performs related duties as assigned by management.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in a technical field + 3 years of work experience or bachelor’s degree in a technical field + 5 years related experience.
- Experience designing, architecting, and implementing secure authentication and authorization solutions using IAM, SSO, OIDC, SAML, OAuth2.
- Experience developing software for the US mortgage industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Adaptive leadership style, capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams with diverse skill sets and experience levels.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond quickly to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or management.
- Strong analytical skills.
-
Proficiency with:
-
Okta integration and configuration
- ASP.Net / MVC / WebApi / C# / .Net 4.0+
- Developing solutions around IAM / OIDC / OAuth2
- Design Patterns
- OOPS
- Web Services
- XML
- Sql Server 2012 and above
-
Experience with Windows Services
-
Experience in third party integrations.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Net Engineer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Saxon Global9
- Collabera5
- Esolvit3
- Imcs Group3
- Infosys3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software46
- Automotive3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Investment & Asset Management2
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in net engineer jobs across Texas.
- Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification recognized by Texas employers as the standard baseline credential
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls in enterprise environments
- Proficiency with network protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VLANs in production settings
- Experience supporting large-scale LAN, WAN, and data center infrastructure in Texas-sized operations
- Familiarity with cloud networking platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in hybrid environments
- Bachelor's degree in network engineering, computer science, or a related technical field preferred
Net Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a net engineer in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a net engineer, so the path runs through education and industry certification. Most employers hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or network engineering, combined with a Cisco CCNA or equivalent vendor certification. Community colleges across Texas, including those in the Dallas, Houston, and Austin metro areas, offer networking and IT programs that feed directly into entry-level roles at local employers.
How much do net engineers make in Texas?
Net engineers in Texas earn a median of about $133,310 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,110 for the lowest 10% to over $191,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire net engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring net engineers in Texas right now include Saxon Global, Collabera, and Esolvit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of telecommunications headquarters, energy firms, and large defense contractors means hiring is steady across both the private sector and government-adjacent work.
Which Texas cities have the most net engineer jobs?
Austin, Irving, and Dallas have the most net engineer openings in Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth leads because of its dense concentration of corporate headquarters and telecom carriers, Houston draws demand from energy and petrochemical firms running large private networks, and Austin's fast-growing technology sector keeps hiring active across startups and established companies alike.
Are there remote net engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, though remote availability is more limited than in purely desk-based roles because net engineers are often needed on-site to install, configure, or troubleshoot physical infrastructure. About 9% of net engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting a mix of site-dependent and management roles. Network architecture, monitoring, and cloud networking design are the sub-areas where fully remote arrangements appear most often.
How can I get hired as a net engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate-level IT support or help desk role at a large Texas employer, which builds hands-on exposure to networking tools and internal infrastructure. Large Texas institutions such as Texas A&M University System, H-E-B, and regional hospital networks regularly hire IT technicians as a feeder into network operations roles. Earning a Cisco CCNA while working in a support capacity is the credential that most consistently moves candidates into their first dedicated net engineer position without a long work history.
Where can I find and apply to net engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to net engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search roles by city or specialty, find the ones that match your background, and apply directly through the listing.
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