Sr. Network Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Network Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Job Description:

The Sr. Network Engineer is responsible for monitoring the data communications network through the use of console-based event management tools to ensure that the network is available to all system users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Management or a related field
• Must have strong written and verbal skills (English language)
• 10+ years of related network operations experience, cybersecurity engineering experience a plus
• Strong background in Cisco, Silverpeak, routing/switching and firewall configuration
• Experienced in leading complex network projects
• Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure
• Strong understanding of MPLS, BGP, TCP/IP, and IPv4/6
• Strong understanding of Wireless technologies
• Strong troubleshooting skills and proven track record of getting your hands dirty to cut through ambiguity and fix network problems.
• Industry certifications relevant to the role such as: CCNP, CCIE, SPSP, CISSP
• Experience with firewalls (Cisco (Sourcefire/Firepower/FTD)
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL)
• Experience with security processes and documentation
• Experience with logging technologies (Rapid7)
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring technologies (Solarwinds)
• Good scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell)
• Experience with Cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
• Experience with Network Access Control solutions (Cisco ISE)