Senior Network Engineer

Position: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX - Hybrid (Onsite to start for 60 days and then 2-3 days onsite/week)
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Duration: 6 months to start (with potential for conversion)
Job Description
Works under general direction to perform overall network design duties, functions relating to firewall administration, operations, and maintenance for campus-wide area networks.
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.

Talent Groups is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. The listed compensation range represents a good-faith estimate and may vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, market conditions, client budget, and location, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.