Senior Network Engineer
American Cybersystems, Inc.

Job Info

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Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Senior Network Engineer.

Position Type: Full Time - Permanent
Duration: Permanent Directly with the Client
Location: Houston, Texas (3 Days Onsite Rest WFH)

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will provide reliable, secure, and capable data and wireless services in support of business and manufacturing operations across the enterprise. The scope of the role includes hands-on data and wireless infrastructure architecture design, implementation, optimizing, troubleshooting, and evaluating and deploying new technologies.

The Senior Network Analyst will work closely with the Manager - Network and Telecom Services to identify and improve the reliability, security and effectiveness of IT network and wireless services. This includes responsibility for managing all procedures related to the identification, prioritization, and resolution of IT problem tickets, including the monitoring, tracking, and coordination of IT response functions.

Other main responsibilities include:

• Working directly with Principal Analyst/Network Manager to lead all aspects of the design, engineering, and implementation of global network infrastructure with a focus on stability, automation, and innovation.
• Design and implement LAN/WLAN/WAN environments traversing multiple platforms, supporting Enterprise Infrastructure teams on projects including engineering and implementing new and upgrading existing network hardware, code certification as well as keeping the network secure through tactical organizational change.
• Ensure data and telecom services are secure, reliable, and perform as needed. Monitor operation of critical services, with a target goal of 99%+ availability during business hours.
• Work with IT Infrastructure and Information Systems leadership to ensure data and telecom infrastructure can deliver services levels required by IT and IS systems.
• Oversee installation and configuration of relevant network and telecom components per design.
• Coordinate response to and resolution of IT incidents and performance issues.
• Maintain redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery to ensure effective protection and integrity of data and telecom infrastructure assets.
• Coordinate and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to the production environment.
• Create, or support creation of, required reports in response to business user needs.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on IT products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Perform IT operational and security audits.
• Enforce established IT Security access controls.
• Project Management Responsibilities (for IT Projects as assigned)
• Develop a project plan and statement of work for assigned projects over $5,000 and up to $1,000,000.
• On assigned projects, monitor progress of deliverables, co-manage key project risks and issues, and monitor performance of implementation partners as appropriate.
• Facilitate and lead technical design sessions to review and/or configure the data and telecom communications infrastructure.
• Recommend technical improvements and solutions which would improve business efficiency, quality and/or process while maximizing functionality.
• Review and QA functional designs and specifications for configurations, application security, reports, data conversions and interfaces.
• Transfer data and telecom communications technical knowledge to other IT department members including documentation, development, and training delivery.
• Test and assist in the development and execution of functional and acceptance test plans.
• Able to work weekend and evening hours for maintenance and emergency issues and participate in on-call rotation for the network and telecom team.

Technology Environment Background

• Our client operates a centrally managed Cisco-based wide area network and telecommunications infrastructure supporting approximately 9000 employees at 62 locations.
• The company operates multiple data centers across North America. Primary server operating systems are Microsoft Windows and Unix. The standard desktop operating system is Microsoft Windows.
• Our client uses SAP to manage Financial, Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, and other ERP functions. A subsidiary uses JD Edwards to manage ERP functions. Various other functions are hosted on cloud-based service providers.

Education, Experience and Qualifications
(Some Flexibility)

• A college diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 8 years equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of IT operations, theories, principles, and practices.
• Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring, and supporting Cisco data and telecommunications networks.
• 8 years of networking experience; Network Automation experience highly desirable
• CCNP Preferred
• Cisco ISR and Nexus support experience
• Cisco IWAN/DMVPN design, implementation, and support experience; Cisco WAAS experience a plus
• Support Routed/Routing Protocols: BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, VRF, VPNs
• Switching Technologies: PVST, RPVST, MST, VSS, VPC
• WLAN/LAN/WAN engineering and implementation; Expert knowledge configuring and supporting HPE/Aruba or Cisco/Meraki Wireless, Cisco routers and switches.
• Adept with 802.11 wireless technologies in an enterprise implementation and support a secure enterprise-wide wireless infrastructure.
• Experience with 802.1x configuration and troubleshooting.
• High-level conceptual knowledge of latest SD-WAN products (Viptela, VeldoCloud, Versa, Silverpeak)
• Experience working with Extreme Switches is a plus.
• Experience working with Palo Alto firewalls is a plus
• Experience working with Barracuda firewalls is a plus.
• Hands-on performance tuning and troubleshooting experience.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Sahil Chawla
Senior Technical Recruiter
Sahil.chawla@innovasolutions.com

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $140,000 Per Annum
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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