Senior Network Engineer
10 days ago
Irving
Job Description: MUST be skilled technically in areas like: • hands on networking with routing and switching, • cisco, • network design, • technology assessment, gap identification/go forward plan, • VxLAN, • BGP, • NAC Essential Functions: • Manages the network security posture as it relates to numerous network projects., • Performs evaluations, recommends, and implements solutions from a network security-wired and wireless perspective., • Provides security technical expertise and assistance for design integration support applications, networks, communications, and operational systems with members from other divisions within Information Resources., • Plans, documents and implements network communications systems., • Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture including MOPs and project plans., • Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity planning., • Coordinates testing of network design for redundancy, resiliency and capacity., • Performs firewall implementation and administration as needed based on requests and required maintenance., • Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware, software interconnection, and interfaces such as routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, and related functions., • Coordinates with various teams and manages schedules., • Ensures adherence to quality standards, and provides technical guidance to team members and contractors., • Maintains and plans WAN connected clinics and sites., • Evaluates and reports on new communication technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network., • Mentors and supports the work activities of lower-level Network Engineers., • Remains knowledgeable of changes in technology, industry practices, and state and federal regulatory requirements by attendance at training seminars, trade shows and related venues., • Participates in on-call rotation and scheduled change windows whose duties include nights and weekends, • Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with 8 years of experience in an enterprise support role and relevant experience with software or appliances used in network systems., • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is required., • Master's degree is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: • Strongly prefer CCNP certification, • Requires deep knowledge of TCP/IP routing protocols including EIGRP, OSPF and BGP., • Requires knowledge of network virtualization, and automation such as ACI, NFV and SDN, • Work requires scripting languages such as PERL or Python; and automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, • Requires of Internet routing, firewalls and VPN., • Works requires knowledge of authoritative standards, guidelines, and best practices relative to data network and security systems., • Work requires ability to formulate and sustain effective and productive working relationships between diverse members of project teams and work groups within Information Resources and other departments at the institution., • Work requires knowledge of technical computer security issues and Windows, UNIX, and LINUX operating systems, systems and network administration, • Work requires advanced knowledge of network design, firewalls/firewall security development, and network routing/switching protocols. Work requires ability to configure routers and switches, as well as design and implement networking changes., • Requires expertise working wireless 802.1x, VOIP and HSNAC, • Can understand at a deep level IPAM and DNS/DHCP, • Has a deep knowledge of WAN technologies including leased lines and leased fiber with DWDM and optical transport systems., • Work requires ability to design and implement networking tools, which integrate with other computing systems., • Work requires ability to implement tools and features in network management platforms such as AKIPs, Solarwinds and NetDisco, • Work requires skill in delivering timely, quality customer service., • Work requires physical exertion working with and connecting network devices., • Work requires ability to give oral and written presentations., • Work requires exercise of considerable judgment in application of procedures or techniques to work problems., • Work requires development of policies and procedures and recommendation of products for approval.