Network SME

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Network SME

Location: Houston TX - Onsite

Mode : Contract (6 Months) Onsite

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement network infrastructure for real estate projects including new facilities (Greenfield) expansions relocations co-locations and other transformation activities.
Collaborate with project managers to support technical design and execution of network solutions aligned with organizational standards.
Deploy and configure network components including (but not limited to):
- Local Area Network (LAN)
- Wireless LAN (WLAN)
- Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
- Routers switches firewalls wireless controllers and access points
Prepare detailed Bill of Materials (BoM) based on site layouts and infrastructure standards.
Ensure adherence to organizational network standards and best practices during implementation.
Execute network upgrades and enhancements as part of approved real estate projects.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all network deliverables including Transition-to-Operations (TTO) records.
Participate in site surveys installations configuration management and ongoing maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure.
Support additional network-related tasks as required by evolving real estate programs.

Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in network and infrastructure implementation within real estate or facilities projects.
Strong understanding of passive and active network components and their integration into physical environments.

Technical Skills:

Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: routing switching subnetting VLANs STP VTP TCP/IP DNS DHCP.
Proven experience in network design and implementation including resilient topologies and SD-WAN solutions.
Hands-on experience with major networking platforms such as Cisco Arista and Palo Alto.
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles including firewalls VPNs and secure network design.
Scripting and automation skills (e.g. Python Ruby Perl) for network task automation.
Ability to design physical and logical network layouts based on site plans and MEP diagrams for offices workshop or industrial environments.
Experience across full project lifecycle including planning deployment and operational transition.

Soft Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in fast-paced environments.

Education & Certifications:

Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
Professional certifications preferred:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- CompTIA Network
- Advanced certifications such as CCIE or JNCIE-ENT are a plus

Job Title: Network SME Location: Houston TX - Onsite Mode : Contract (6 Months) Onsite Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Design and implement network infrastructure for real estate projects including new facilities (Greenfield) expansions relocations co-locations and other transf...