Overview
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Job Details
Location: The Woodlands, TX (Onsite 3x per week)
Travel: 10-25%
Duration: 6-month contract to hire
Work Requirements: , Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
The Network Engineer will work closely with staff and external partners to improve connectivity in the corporate office as well as field locations, resulting in tangible improvements. This requires a knowledge of microwave radio communications (P2P, P2MP), Cisco Nexus routing/switching, Wi-Fi infrastructure, LTE/cellular connectivity, satellite communications, fiber connectivity, Azure network connectivity, and other network technologies.
Advanced Troubleshooting, Support, & Project Resource
- Hands-on troubleshooting for critical issues and bottlenecks
- "Tip-of-the-Spear for introducing new and innovative network solutions
- Ensure vendor delivery meets expectations
- Detailed analysis, root cause, and resolution of ongoing network-related issues
Support Business Objectives
- Provide advice and connectivity options & vendors based on business need
- Ensure solutions are "right-sized and implemented in a consistent manner
- Manage connectivity costs
- Promote diverse and competitive vendor engagement
- Mentor and promote skill building to further team capabilities in the field
- Willing to periodically travel to field locations (US domestic) as needed to complete assignments
- Provide 24x7 support in an on-call schedule
Architecture and Design
- Act as a key resource for all things networking, owning and being responsible for connectivity solutions across the enterprise
- Make decisions that balance cost, usability, and security
- Deliver high-quality, well-designed network solutions
Skills & Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and techniques used to secure networks
- Strong decision-making skills, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Configuration of network equipment in a diverse vendor ecosystem
- Deep understanding of Operational Technology (OT) systems
- Deep understanding of Layers 1-4
Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant enterprise networking experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, system analysis, a related study, or equivalent experience
- CCNA and other related certifications preferred
- Experience configuring and using network diagnostic and analytics tools such as Wireshark
- Experience with network hardware such as Cisco routers, switches, radios, and Palo Alto firewalls
- Experience with F5 load balancers and configuring Azure cloud networking; virtual routing environments
- Experience with Cisco SD-WAN and DMVPN
- Oil and Gas industry experience is a plus
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus, and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, projects, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
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