Network System Engineer Lead

LCRA is searching for an expert Network Systems Engineer Lead to plan design install configure and troubleshoot LAN WAN and WLAN systems for IT operations. Our role involves designing network architecture implementing new solutions performing capacity planning and addressing network risks. Some of the responsibilities include network management software maintenance applying patches and hardware changes handling escalations evaluating new products and services and managing vendor agreements. We offer career progression based on business needs.

You will be trusted to:

Lead project groups involving internal and external business partners.
Provide mentorship and guidance to direct the work of other staff members.
Design install and troubleshoot networks incorporating routers multilayer switches firewalls load balancers and wireless networks.
Possess the ability to develop and implement longterm network strategies aligned with business objectives
Monitor analyze and review multiplatform computing environments proactively and execute problem avoidance practices to maintain high reliability and availability.
Identify costeffective network solutions that meet strict security and availability requirements.
Resolve issues causing network outages including identifying problems with hardware operating systems applications and capacity.
Own problems through to resolution analyzing issues and taking actions to resolve them with minimal guidance (including Root Cause Analysis and Problem Remediation).
Draft update and follow detailed work instructions related to network maintenance.
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource to others while working with vendors documenting best practices and configuring network tools.
Document changes made to systems or equipment through appropriate communications and record keeping practices. Record work into logs files system prints and other records and communicate both verbally and in writing with other team members and supervisors.

You qualify with:

Ten or more years of experience in designing and/or operating networks or relevant experience. A degree(s) in information technology computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You are a great fit with:

Demonstrated Knowledge of LAN WAN WLAN VPN VRF Citrix Load Balancing Cisco ASA Palo Alto Firewalls and Arista Switching.
Proficiency in network platforms and protocols: Cisco IOS NXOS Arista EOS DCI MPLS virtualization overlays (VXLAN/OTV) OSPF BGP VRF DNS and DHCP.
Experience in Data Center Network Architecture.
Knowledge of data center migrations VRF migration VX LAN implementations.
Proficiency in Cisco ASA to Palo Alto firewall migrations.
Experienced with management tools such as Solarwinds Orion and Infoblox.
Experience with Azure cloud technologies.
Proficiency in network automation tools and platforms.
Skilled in analyzing and solving complex problems.
Experience in IT/OT environments is advantageous.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with team members management and external organizations in normal and emergency conditions.
Intermediate proficiency in office applications (email word processing spreadsheets).
Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Team building and teamwork skills.
Capability to manage competing highpriority tasks.
Cisco CCIE or comparable certifications preferred.

You gain:

Competitive salary & medical dental vision and legal insurance

Paid time off including time for vacation sick and family care leave

401(k) match up to 8 that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program including wellness incentive

Extensive learning & development programs

And more all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need job requirement and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion gender identity national origin age disability sexual orientation genetic information or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resourcesor email . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a casebycase basis.