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Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Ledgent TechnologyHouston, TX, United States
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Network Engineer

4 days a week onsite : 77449

Education Requirements :

  • High School diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field of study (preferred).
  • Certifications :
  • CCNA / CCNP or higher certification (preferred).
  • Cisco Call Manager / WebEx Cloud knowledge (preferred).
  • SIP and Voice routing expertise (preferred).

Work Experience :

  • 10+ years of LAN / WAN networking experience, including a deep understanding of network and communication methods.
  • 5+ years of Network Firewall Security experience (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
  • Experience in :
  • Designing / maintaining large WAN / LAN Cisco Networks.
  • Managing IP Routing Protocols (EIGRP, BGP).
  • Network project management.
  • Vendor / Telco Carrier management.
  • SD-WAN design and support (Meraki preferred).
  • Cloud architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure preferred).
  • TCP / IP protocols, Wi-Fi protocols and products (Aruba, Meraki preferred).
  • Large IP scheme design and deployment.
  • Knowledge / Expertise :
  • OSI Model technology stack.
  • DNS and DHCP.
  • IP Routing (Layer 3) and switching (Layer 2) in large corporate WAN / LAN architecture.

    • Required Skills :

  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong time management skills to concurrently support multiple projects.
  • Self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • High ethical standards, ability to operate as an individual contributor or team member.
  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and resolution skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
  • Leadership skills with the ability to manage projects and lead teams effectively.

    • Key Responsibilities :

  • Network Performance & Maintenance :
  • Establish and maintain network performance.
  • Collaborate with network architects to optimize network configurations and performance.
  • Troubleshoot network problems, outages, and technical issues.
  • Network Design & Configuration :
  • Build and design IP addressing and network configurations.
  • Design system configurations, enforce standards, and direct system installations.
  • Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN network infrastructure (including routers, switches, and SD-WAN).
  • Security Implementation :
  • Establish and enforce network security policies.
  • Define and monitor network access while maintaining Enterprise Security.
  • Cloud & Disaster Recovery :
  • Maintain and design private and cloud-based network architecture (HA & DR).
  • Oversee connectivity for cloud services such as AWS, GCP, and Azure.
  • Collaboration & Strategic Input :
  • Provide technical input on network architecture changes and enterprise growth strategies.
  • Consult on enterprise-level projects, ensuring alignment with network designs and changes.
  • Work with Security and EA teams to manage and assess network design impacts.
  • Support & Project Leadership :
  • Provide 3rd level support for network-related escalations.
  • Lead and manage large-scale network projects, providing regular updates.
  • Assist peers in supporting and improving the Wireless Network Infrastructure.
  • Professional Development :
  • Stay up to date with evolving technologies by engaging in educational opportunities and professional development activities.
  • General Duties :
  • Proactively accomplish organizational goals and handle related responsibilities.
  • Adapt to changing duties as required by management.

    • Desired Skills and Experience

    CCNP

    WAN / LAN

    Routers

    Switches

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