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Senior Monitoring Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

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How much do monitor engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for monitor engineer in Texas is $89,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $108,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Monitor Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Monitor Engineer, you need a deep understanding of audio engineering principles, live sound mixing, and experience with stage setups, typically supported by relevant technical training or a degree in audio production. Familiarity with digital and analog mixing consoles, in-ear monitoring systems, and audio signal processing tools is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with artists and crew help set you apart in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial to delivering clear, reliable on-stage sound and ensuring seamless live performances.

What is the difference between Monitor Engineer vs Audio Engineer?

AspectMonitor EngineerAudio Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires audio engineering certifications or equivalent experienceRequires audio engineering or music production certifications
Work EnvironmentLive concerts, events, and stage setupsRecording studios, post-production, live sound, and broadcasting
Industry UsagePrimarily in live event and concert industriesBroadly in music, film, TV, and live events

Monitor Engineers focus on managing stage sound and ensuring performers hear accurate audio during live events. Audio Engineers have a broader role, working on recording, mixing, and producing sound across various media. While both roles require similar technical skills and certifications, their work environments and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

What are Monitor Engineers?

Monitor Engineers are audio professionals responsible for managing and mixing the sound that performers hear on stage through their monitors or in-ear systems. Their main goal is to ensure each musician or performer receives a clear, customized audio mix that helps them perform at their best. Monitor Engineers work closely with artists, adjusting audio levels and effects in real-time during live performances. They play a critical role in live music settings, concerts, and events, ensuring that technical issues are resolved quickly and that the audio experience on stage is optimal.

What are some common challenges a Monitor Engineer faces during live performances, and how can they be managed?

Monitor Engineers often contend with rapidly changing performer requests, stage noise, and feedback issues during live shows. Managing these challenges requires strong communication with artists, quick adaptability, and deep familiarity with audio equipment. Successful engineers frequently conduct thorough sound checks and maintain close coordination with the rest of the audio team to ensure performers receive clear, customized mixes. Staying calm under pressure and troubleshooting issues in real time are critical for delivering a smooth on-stage experience.
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Infographic showing various Monitor Engineer job openings in Texas as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $89,249 per year, or $42.9 per hour.
Monitoring Engineer

$109K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


AAA The Auto Club Group rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

194th of 260 rated insurance


Job description

Monitoring Engineer

As a Monitoring Engineer , you have hands-on experience working in a fully functional Agile software development or operations team in a development and engineering capacity supporting monitoring tools (e.g., ExtraHop, Splunk, ThousandEyes, etc.). You will be working with engineering, applications, and system owners to clarify monitoring requirements and business needs, providing direction and support for teams to become self-sufficient in the use of the tools.

What You'll Do:

  • You'll be responsible for the design, support, and maintenance of a large enterprise observability platform.
  • You'll assist in supporting JVM and component-level monitoring in non-prod environments, playing an important part in development and testing activities.
  • You'll document processes and procedures, system configurations, revision and patch management of supporting software and hardware.
  • You'll do a mix of engineering, consultative collaboration (training), and hands-on customer/tool support.
  • You'll devise new and innovative ways to analyze huge amounts of security data to nefarious activity.
  • You'll collaborate with IT Architecture to understand future system state.
  • You'll review the acquisition, configuration, testing, implementation and troubleshooting of secure network management systems to support all aspects of the day-to-day operations.

What You'll Need:

  • To thrive in the role, you have 3-5 years of experience in network engineering with emphasis in enterprise network monitoring and observability tools.
  • Your client-focused and collaborates with engineers, developers, and infrastructure teams to provide a reliable and dynamic set of services through an enterprise monitoring solution.
  • Understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SNMP, ICMP, etc.
  • Understanding of basic routing and interactions between routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, and security systems.
  • Solid understanding of SNMP (all versions), NetFlow, Sflow, NMS Tools, SolarWinds Orion, StatSeeker.
  • Ability to decode and understand Wireshark captures.
  • Familiarity with Windows server and Linux OS'.
  • You're familiar with Agile approaches (e.g., SCRUM, Kanban, TDD), and methodologies.
  • You have experience and understanding of scaled agile (SAFe, LeSS, DaD) is a plus.
  • You have experience with Jenkins, Ansible, or related tools a plus.
  • You have the following certifications: ITIL, CCNA, AWS, CISSP, DOD, HP, RHCE, ITOM, ITSM, MCTS a plus.
  • You have strong analytical skills to solve large-scale problems.
  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent applicable experience.

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The starting pay range for this position is:

$109,500.00 - $146,200.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

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Remarkable benefits:
Health coverage for medical, dental, vision

401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension

Tuition assistance

Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts (membership, insurance,

travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity - we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

"Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value."

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization participates in E-Verify

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


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The American Automobile Association (AAA), headquartered in Heathrow, Florida, USA, is a reputable force in the automotive and insurance industry. Originating in 1902, it began as a coalition of motor clubs with the common goal of providing better roads and travel conditions for motorists. Today, AAA is a comprehensive, multifaceted organization that offers a range of services, including roadside assistance, auto repair services, travel agency services, and diverse insurance products - Auto, Home, Life and more. A significant principle for AAA is to continuously deliver value to their 61 million members through safety, security and peace of mind. The company's mission and core values focus on championing its members' rights and interests, advocating innovation, integrity, teamwork and respect.

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Non-profits

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Heathrow, FL, US

Year founded

1902

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