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Network Administrator

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In-Office
77051, Houston, TX
Senior level
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77051, Houston, TX
Senior level
Administer, troubleshoot, monitor, and optimize enterprise data networks across multiple locations, including SD-WAN, WAN, LAN, VPN, VXLAN, Wi-Fi, and cloud networking. Design remote-site network deployments, manage infrastructure upgrades, support network security practices, document standards, and coordinate telecommunications vendors. Provide secondary Windows infrastructure support involving Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Train team members and recommend network improvements.
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Essential Duties: 

  • Perform support, troubleshooting, performance monitoring/tuning for the data networks at all locations. This includes SD-WAN, WAN, LAN, VPN, VxLan, Wi-Fi networks 

  • Design and manage the installation/improvement of remote locations to organizational standards 

  • Provide recommendations for network improvements, optimization, and deployment plans. 

  • Perform implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network components to ensure maximum up time and optimal refresh intervals. 

  • Assist in telecommunication vendor management and serve as a point of contact for network failures.  

  • Implement network security best practices and work with security team to minimize vulnerabilities.  

  • Provide network documentation, training, and team guidance.  

  • Provide a strong background in cloud/virtual networking and able to optimize network configuration to allow cloud systems to scale. 

  • Serve as a secondary resource for the Windows infrastructure. This includes the ability to troubleshoot DNS and DHCP 

Technical Skills

  • Network protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP 

  • Routing and Switching  

  • Virtualization Networking specifically within Nutanix and Azure environments.  

  • LAN/Wan Configuration and Management.  

  • A working knowledge of Advanced Windows Domain administration. This would include Active Directory, Group Policy, Sites and Services, DNS, and DHCP.  

  • A working knowledge of troubleshooting/ monitoring tools. Specifically 

  • Wireshark 

  • JunOs 

  • Juniper Mist 

  • Cato Networks 

  • PowerShell 

  • Cisco IOS 

  • Ubiquity 

  • A working knowledge of infrastructure standards governing cabling (Fiber optic and copper) and site cabling infrastructure design of both inside/outside plant.  

  • Cloud experience (AWS and Azure a plus.) 

  • A working knowledge of SD-WAN remote access technologies. Specific Cato Network experience a plus.

Qualifications
  • A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field is required. 

  • JNCIP-ENT – Juniper Certified Professional – Enterprise Routing and Switching (perferred) 

  • Minimum 6years of related work experience.  

  • Additional certification preferred and will be a consideration to cover both the experience and degree requirement. Applicable Certifications include, but not limited to:  

  • JNCIP-ENT – Juniper Certified Professional – Enterprise Routing and Switching 

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional 

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills  

  • Must be self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skill set.  

  • Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, muti-tasking environment. 

  • Requires an ability to work independently and in a group environment. 

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