Network Administrator

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Houston, TX 77051Essential Duties:  Perform support, troubleshooting, performance monitoring/tuning for the data networks at all locations. This includes SD-WAN, WAN, LAN, VPN, VxLan, Wi-Fi networks  Design and manage the installation/improvement of remote locations to organizational standards  Provide recommendations for network improvements, optimization, and deployment plans.  Perform implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network components to ensure maximum up time and optimal refresh intervals.  Assist in telecommunication vendor management and serve as a point of contact for network failures.   Implement network security best practices and work with security team to minimize vulnerabilities.   Provide network documentation, training, and team guidance.   Provide a strong background in cloud/virtual networking and able to optimize network configuration to allow cloud systems to scale.  Serve as a secondary resource for the Windows infrastructure. This includes the ability to troubleshoot DNS and DHCP  Technical Skills Network protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP  Routing and Switching   Virtualization Networking specifically within Nutanix and Azure environments.   LAN/Wan Configuration and Management.   A working knowledge of Advanced Windows Domain administration. This would include Active Directory, Group Policy, Sites and Services, DNS, and DHCP.   A working knowledge of troubleshooting/ monitoring tools. Specifically  Wireshark  JunOs  Juniper Mist  Cato Networks  PowerShell  Cisco IOS  Ubiquity  A working knowledge of infrastructure standards governing cabling (Fiber optic and copper) and site cabling infrastructure design of both inside/outside plant.   Cloud experience (AWS and Azure a plus.)  A working knowledge of SD-WAN remote access technologies. Specific Cato Network experience a plus. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field is required.  JNCIP-ENT – Juniper Certified Professional – Enterprise Routing and Switching (perferred)  Minimum 6years of related work experience.   Additional certification preferred and will be a consideration to cover both the experience and degree requirement. Applicable Certifications include, but not limited to:   JNCIP-ENT – Juniper Certified Professional – Enterprise Routing and Switching  Cisco Certified Network Professional  Excellent written and oral communication skills   Must be self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skill set.   Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, muti-tasking environment.  Requires an ability to work independently and in a group environment.