Network ??Engineer

Find candidates either in Houston then Austin top locations
Role will now be mostly remote with occasional trips to the office.

• Search in Houston and Austin, then Texas
• 70% projects and 30% daily tasks
• Wants someone to hit the ground running
• 7-10 yrs exp but if someone is a stud with 5-7 yrs.
• Certs good to have
• MAIN SKILLS needed, they want the candidate to be strong in atleast 2 of these. VX LAN, Nexus Fabric, Cisco DNA Center and Cisco SD LAN
• Upcoming projects Data Center core implementation, Circuit inventory management, Nexus 7 switch to 9k, IOT, IPAM update, Auditing main tier 1 locations and updating.

The Network Engineer III is a senior-level professional position with responsibility for analyzing, implementing, installation, configuration, break-fix support, design, and daily operation of all aspects of the LAN/WAN network infrastructure. This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for resolving network problems through research on network installation and customization, network administration and network management support.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge for systems and solution design within the LAN/WAN network system and infrastructure realm to improve efficiency and resiliency.
• Applies technical expertise and business understanding to create superior solutions for the company and customers based on defined requirements.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining all aspects of the network infrastructure (i.e., Cabling-Racking/LAN/WAN//VPN/Network Security and Wireless).
• Provides design input for all LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
• Actively monitor and respond to system alerts across all Infrastructures using our networking monitoring tools.
• Maintain network applications, tools, and hardware versions by upgrading as required to ensure supportability.
• Collaborates with leadership to ensure roadmaps of future needs and upgrades are identified and budget/resource needs are identified.
• Configure, optimize, and fine-tune monitoring systems.
• Provide advanced level support for all data network circuits throughout the business network footprint.
• Participate in vendor evaluation / lab testing of new technologies and decision support.
• Leads project teams and assigns tasks as needed.
• Maintain high quality documentation for core and edge networks, products and services.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Acts as team lead influencing and motivating others; demonstrates strong communications skill and work ethic.

• Maintains job relevance, advanced level of knowledge, skills and abilities needed for effective job performance through continuous learning efforts (i.e., attends outside training seminars, workshops or classes).
• May receive training in other technical or functional areas of the department.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.
• Participate in all on call duties.

• Advanced understanding of various network systems and related security applications.
• Knowledgeable of Cisco VXLAN and Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (formerly Cisco DCNM).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with ability to effectively identify and translate business user needs and convey complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage timelines and prioritize workload in a high-pressure, results-oriented environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while supporting a team environment.
• Flexibility to provide after-hours and weekend support on occasion to support business needs.
• Resourceful and highly adept at problem identification and incident resolution using experience and developed analytical skills.
• Possesses advanced systems architecture and engineering skills.
• Possesses strong attention to detail and concern for data accuracy.
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex technical and logical concepts, as well as master new programs and systems.
• Advanced proficiency in routing and switching protocols.
• Developed leadership and mentoring abilities, guides, and influences team members.
• Advanced knowledge of the business environment and business operating policies.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the network/communications field combined with knowledge of Cisco VXLAN or Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (formerly Cisco DCNM) required.

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related field preferred.
• CCNP or CCDP, or willingness to obtain the needed certification within a 2-year period preferred.