Network Engineer (100% Onsite)

Pay Rate: $54/hr with Medical, Dental and Vision under a W-2 Contract to Hire

Responsible for Operations Network Support - script development, device configuration management, system administration, hardware support, software support, maintenance, security, troubleshooting. Responsible for solution design, development, integration and enhancements to meet the business needs and project requirements. Also, responsible for documenting and developing operational procedures and provides end user support.

Ensures monitoring network engineering performance and system availability and reliability

Leads all configurations and installs of various network devices and services (eg, routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)

Performs highly complex network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations

Monitors performance and ensure system availability and reliability

Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning

Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures

Initiates, facilitates and promotes activities to create information security awareness within the organization.

Performs information security risk assessments and serves as an internal expert for information security related issues.

Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting to resolve highly complex issues

Works within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure

Selects and implements security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company's security team using wide latitude for independent judgement.

Acts as the primary liaison with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Computer Systems, Management Information Systems or related field from an accredited university.

Relative experience in system management for network engineering.

Demonstrated Associate level experience with Network Engineering

Experience with networking protocols (eg, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)

Solid knowledge of OSI or TCP/IP models

Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools

Experience with cloud environments

Proven experience with Cisco ACI or Cisco Nexus Data Center technologies

Knowledge of key concepts in security management (vulnerability management, patch management, incident response)

Skill in assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and frameworks

Experience as a Network Administrator in a field supporting critical systems and providing technical solutions.

Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance.

Professional level networking certification ( CCNP, CCDP, F5-CTS, VmWare VCP, Vmare VCAP)

Note that if you get hired you must undergo a background check, a driving records check and a drug screening

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with an Oil&Gas Services company in San Antonio, Texas