Network Engineer II

Houston, TX 77030

Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Function: Information Technology Job ID:: 130328 Pay Range: $85,000-105,000 / year

Job Description


JOB SUMMARY

Network Engineer II position is responsible for routine installation, testing, analysis and support of all elements of the network facilities (including power, communications machinery, software, lines, modems, and terminals), ensuring stable network

performance. Monitors and controls performance and status of the network resources. Utilizes software and hardware tools, identifies and diagnoses problems and factors affecting network performance. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and

procedures relating to network technologies, to the completion of moderately difficult assignments. Troubleshoots networking and operating systems problems, providing technical assistance and resolution. Assesses network needs and designs solutions that conform to

corporate standards for projects.

 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Communicates (oral and written) effectively with customers, vendors, colleagues, and management about services, contact information, system availability, and information.
  • Support ITIL processes to help promote others to follow and conform to applicable policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Partner with internal and external team members on projects and/or problem resolution tasks
  • Maintain and supports all access and distribution layer technologies.
  • Supports multiple IT projects including organization wide Network, Unified Communication (UC), Cabling, Audio/Visual, and new construction.
  • Assists with the administration and maintenance of core and data center network and/or telecommunications systems.
  • Resolves complex network issues related but not limited to WAN, LAN, Voice, and other infrastructure related problems

  • Maintains IDF/MDF and DC closet elements.
  • Assist in quality control testing, policy implementation, and training of end uses on communication channels as needed. (i.e. VPN, WebEx, phones, etc.)
  • Provides problem resolution, technical analyses, and progress reports on assigned projects 
    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Four years experience of progressive data network engineering experience. Healthcare and Project Management experience preferred. 
    CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
  • CCIE recommended. CCNP or other Network Professional Certification Required or must complete within 6 months of hire.
  • Once proof of initial certification requirements are cleared, further tracking of certification is not required.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Advanced understanding of subnetting, VLAN's, and address schemas.
  • Advanced knowledge of networking concepts.
  • Advanced experience with PCs, servers, and Cisco network switches, and VOIP.
  • Advanced knowledge of routing. (i.e. gateway, subnet mask, RIP, EIGRP, IGRP)
  • Advanced understanding of DNS, DHCP, and WINS protocols.
  • Advanced understanding of WAN protocols.
  • Advanced understanding of Voice protocols.

 
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Meet The Recruiter

Kevin Gwinn
IT & Engineering Recruiting Manager

Recruiting IT and Engineering professionals has been my focus for over 30 years.

My placement success resulted in the HAAPC ranking me as Houston's No. 1 Professional / Technical Blended Services Consultant for 12 straight years. That record includes both direct hire placements and contract staffing. I sincerely enjoy helping people find a career path they love while providing companies with successful employees at the same time.

I am truly blessed to be in a profession that impacts companies and people’s lives on a daily basis. In my role as the IT / Engineering Division Manager at Burnett Specialists, I work hard to promote my job candidates and support my clients, as well as heading up a team of experienced recruiting professionals. We will all work together to further your success.

Please let me know how I can assist you. Specialties: Information Technology and Engineering Placement, Closing Techniques, Hiring, Consulting, Networking, Project Management, Interviewing, Salary Negotiating, Human Resource Laws and Concepts.

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