Network Operations Analyst
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Job Location:
Mont Belvieu, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Experienced Network Operations Analyst (Contract-to-Hire)
Join GTN and step into a crucial Contract-to-Hire role as a Network Operations Analyst leveraging your Cisco expertise to support a Fortune 500 energy leader based in Houston TX. This position involves regular travel across Texas and Louisiana to implement upgrade and maintain cutting-edge LAN/WAN infrastructure.
You will be instrumental in network design installation configuration testing and providing expert Tier 2/3 troubleshooting. A key aspect of this role is building strong in-person relationships with the clients site employees and developing a solid understanding of critical plant operations and business objectives.
Core Responsibilities
Network Management: Plan execute and manage all assigned network activities ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and procedures.
Emergency Response: Be available to respond to and resolve urgent network issues serving as a critical point of contact for technical escalation.
Infrastructure Design & Implementation: Lead the implementation and architectural design of robust local and wide area network solutions to meet operational needs.
Travel & Onsite Support: Utilize company vehicles for travel to various client locations to manage and maintain WAN/LAN systems with comfort working in industrial plant environments.
Technical Leadership: Direct and collaborate with telecom vendors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within budget.
Liaison Role: Serve as the primary link between technical support teams and business stakeholders clearly communicating technical and business needs.
Project Participation: Actively participate in network technology upgrades and expansion projects including hardware/software installation and integration testing.
Independent Work: Successfully lead job assignments and meet objectives with minimal direct supervision.
Key Technical Experience
Cisco & Firewall Expertise: Strong demonstrated working knowledge of Cisco infrastructure and firewalls. Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls is a significant advantage (including management via Panorama).
Advanced Networking: Maintain a detailed and robust understanding of LAN/WAN topologies including OSPF BGP NAT/PAT and VPNs.
Security Focus: Familiarity with information security concepts and best practices including securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) as defined by NIST SP800-82 Rev.2.
Operational Tools: Working experience with SolarWinds and ServiceNow and adherence to defined change management processes.
Minimum Essential Qualifications
Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent related work experience.
Relevant Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years experience maintaining and supporting complex local and wide area network infrastructures.
Security Foundation: Robust understanding of firewall operation policy development deployment and common network routing and switching protocols.
Soft Skills: Excellent customer interface skills the ability to build effective business relationships multi-task prioritize and ask clarifying questions of business customers.
Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive in and adapt to new and changing technology environments.
Certifications (Preferred): Current professional certifications such as CCNP and/or PCNSE.
Wireless Experience (Plus): Experience with Aruba ClearPass and related Aruba Wireless Infrastructure technologies.
Industry Experience (Plus): Prior experience in the Oil and Gas industry is a plus.
Key Skills
- IDS
- Network Support
- Tcp/IP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- Windows
- TCP
- Perl
- Telecommunication
- Operating Systems
- Juniper
- Dns
