Senior Network Engineer

Mont Belvieu, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Local needed

Senior Network Engineer

Contract to hire role

Mont Belvieu TX

Onsite position

Must be Greencard or US Citizen

Client is seeking an experienced Network Operations Analyst to support and enhance its enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands-on Cisco networking professional who enjoys working in production environments and traveling to field locations. While based in Mont Belvieu TX the position requires up to 20% domestic travel.

The Network Operations Analyst will be responsible for the design implementation maintenance and troubleshooting of a robust network infrastructure supporting critical operations. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise the ability to work independently and excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with plant personnel and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Plan manage and oversee network activities in assigned areas in compliance with applicable laws regulations standards and procedures with a strong emphasis on health safety and environmental considerations.
Must have strong experience with Palo Alto and Cisco products.
Design implement configure test and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure at Tier 2 3 support levels.
Travel to production facilities to install upgrade and maintain network systems using company-provided vehicles.
Support and maintain network topologies utilizing OSPF BGP NAT/PAT and VPN technologies.
Lead and coordinate with telecom and technology vendors to complete projects on time and within budget.
Participate in network expansion and upgrade initiatives including hardware/software installation and integration testing.
Respond to emergency network issues and provide on-call or escalation support as required.
Serve as a liaison between business users and technical teams to ensure alignment with operational objectives.
Lead assigned tasks independently and mentor junior members of the network team.
Collaborate with management to prioritize business needs and technology initiatives.
Represent the IT organization professionally in meetings calls and onsite engagements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in MIS Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
7 10 years of experience supporting and maintaining LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
Strong working knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and firewalls.
Solid understanding of firewall architecture policy design and deployment.
In-depth knowledge of routing and switching protocols and network security best practices.
Familiarity with securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) in accordance with NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2.

Preferred Qualifications

Current certifications such as CCNP and/or PCNSE.
Experience with Palo Alto firewalls including Panorama management.
Experience with Aruba wireless infrastructure and ClearPass.
Prior experience in the oil and gas industry.
Familiarity with SolarWinds ServiceNow and formal change management processes.
Self-motivated customer-focused mindset with a strong can-do attitude.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Local needed Senior Network Engineer Contract to hire role Mont Belvieu TX Onsite position Must be Greencard or US Citizen Client is seeking an experienced Network Operations Analyst to support and enhance its enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands-on Cisco network...