Network Engineer
Direct Hire
Location: Hybrid (The Woodlands, TX)
* Must be able to work a hybrid schedule
* Must be able to work on a W-2
* Not open to C2C
Financial Services company North of Houston in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Network Engineer II to join their team. Position will be a direct-hire hybrid opportunity.
The Network Engineer II is responsible for analyzing, implementing, installation, configuration, break-fix support, design, and daily operation of all aspects of the LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
- Intermediate understanding in routing and switching design, protocols, standards, and best practices.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with ability to effectively identify and translate business user needs, and to 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 intermediate systems architecture and engineering skills.
- Possesses strong attention to detail and concern for data accuracy.
- Ability to quickly comprehend complex technical and logical concepts and master new programs and systems.
- Responsible for resolving network problems through research on network installation and customization, network administration and network management support.
- Applies broad 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)
- 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.
- Configure, optimize, and fine-tune monitoring systems.
- Supports all data network circuits throughout the business network footprint.
- Participate in vendor evaluation / lab testing of new technologies and decision support.
- Participate in projects as they are assigned.
- Maintain high quality documentation for core and edge networks, products, and services.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Create and monitor reports to stay in compliance for vulnerabilities and bug remediation.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the network/communications field required.
- Intermediate understanding in routing and switching design, protocols, standards, and best practices.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or related field preferred.
- CCNP Preferred.
You Will Receive The Following Benefits:
Medical & Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k)
Paid Sick Time Leave
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) in major North American markets. Our unique expertise in today’s highest-demand tech skill sets, paired with our deep networks and knowledge of our local technology markets, results in an exemplary track record with candidates and clients.
