SR Network Engineer

job summary:

SUMMARYWorks under general direction to perform overall network design duties, functions relating to firewall administration, operations, and maintenance for campus-wide area networks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSManages the network security posture as it relates to numerous network projects. Performs evaluations, recommends, and implements solutions from a network security-wired and wireless perspective. Provides security technical expertise and assistance for design integration support applications, networks, communications, and operational systems with members from other divisions within Information Resources. Plans, documents and implements network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture including MOPs and project plans. Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity planning. Coordinates testing of network design for redundancy, resiliency and capacity. Performs firewall implementation and administration as needed based on requests and required maintenance. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware, software interconnection, and interfaces such as routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, and related functions. Maintains and plans WAN connected clinics and sites. Evaluates and reports on new communication technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network. Mentors and supports the work activities of lower-level Network Engineers. Remains knowledgeable of changes in technology, industry practices, and state and federal regulatory requirements by attendance at training seminars, trade shows and related venues. Participates in on-call rotation and scheduled change windows whose duties include nights and weekends Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION/EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with 8 years of experience in an enterprise support role and relevant experience with software or appliances used in network systems. Master's degree is preferred. location: Dallas, Texasjob type: Contractsalary: $80 - 85 per hourwork hours: 8am to 5pmeducation: Bachelors responsibilities:Manages the network security posture as it relates to numerous network projects. Performs evaluations, recommends, and implements solutions from a network security-wired and wireless perspective. Provides security technical expertise and assistance for design integration support applications, networks, communications, and operational systems with members from other divisions within Information Resources. Plans, documents and implements network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture including MOPs and project plans. Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity planning. Coordinates testing of network design for redundancy, resiliency and capacity. Performs firewall implementation and administration as needed based on requests and required maintenance. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware, software interconnection, and interfaces such as routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, and related functions. Maintains and plans WAN connected clinics and sites. Evaluates and reports on new communication technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network. Mentors and supports the work activities of lower-level Network Engineers. Remains knowledgeable of changes in technology, industry practices, and state and federal regulatory requirements by attendance at training seminars, trade shows and related venues. Participates in on-call rotation and scheduled change windows whose duties include nights and weekends Performs other duties as assigned. qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

Cisco (5 years of experience is required)

CCNA

palo alto (3 years of experience is required)

CCNP

cisco aci

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