Sr. Network Engineer Hybrid Opening
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Great company in the Houston area looking for a Sr. Network Engineer. The position would allow for a few days work from home during the week.
The Sr. Network Engineer position is responsible for leading routine and complex 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. Independently 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 expert knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to network technologies, to the completion of moderately difficult assignments. Troubleshoots networking and operating systems problems, providing technical assistance and resolution. Independently 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.
- Supports ITIL processes to help promote others to follow and conform to applicable policies, procedures, and processes
- Leads internal and external projects and/or problem resolution tasks.
- Administers all assigned network and/or UC technologies. Maintains and Supports core and data center layer technologies.
- Leads and/or coordinates multiple technology projects including organization wide
- Network, Unified Communication (UC), Cabling, Audio/Visual, and new construction.
- Resolve complex network issues related but not limited to WAN, LAN, Voice, and other infrastructure related problems
- Serves as a mentor to junior staff
- Leads quality control testing, policy implementation, and assists in training more junior staff. Assists in diagramming and design of network infrastructure
- Provides problem resolution, technical analyses, costs and resource estimates, work plans, workflow documentation, and progress reports on assigned projects.
- Document network designs, problems, root cause analysis, and disaster plans and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Tunes network systems to achieve optimal performance and reliability.
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
- Minimum 6 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. If a Sr. Network Engineer candidate has previously held a professional certification that is currently expired they must recertify within 6 months of hire.
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, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- 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
- Expert understanding of subnetting, VLAN's, and address schemas.
- Expert knowledge of networking concepts.
- Expert experience with PCs, servers, and Cisco network switches and VOIP.
- Expert knowledge of routing. (i.e. gateway, subnet mask, RIP, EIGRP, IGRP)
- Expert understanding of DNS, DHCP, and WINS protocols.
- Expert understanding of WAN protocols.
- Expert 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.