Network Analyst

NextGen Staffing
Houston, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Houston, United States of America

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol
Spanning Tree Protocols
Business Software
Configuration Management
Communications Protocols
Computer Security
Computer Networks
Computer Engineering
Ethernet
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
Networking Hardware
Network Troubleshooting
Modbus
Routing
Network Management System
Open Shortest Path First
Software Systems
System Software
Wireshark
Virtual Local Area Networks
Data Storage Technologies
Computer Equipment
Information Technology
Process Control Systems
Cisco networks

Job description

The main function of a Network Analyst is to determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. A typical network engineer is responsible for planning and implementing network upgrades. Job Responsibilities

  • Planning, design, and installation of routers, switches, or other network components
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the following: spanning tree, routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VLAN technologies, WAN protocols
  • Conduct network troubleshooting using network protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark
  • Possess good working knowledge and experience in planning, design, installation, and support of LAN (Ethernet, Gig-Ethernet)
  • Possess good working knowledge and experience in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) protocols such as: CONITEL, DNP, Modbus and 68150
  • Possess good working knowledge of cybersecurity
  • Possess good NERC-CIP knowledge and SME (Subject Matter Expert) during audits
  • Conduct knowledge transfer activities with peers or other support groups
  • Responsible for vendor comparisons as needed
  • Maintain network drawings
  • Provide testing for new network hardware and software solutions
  • Accountable for adhering to Change Management process for network related incidents
  • Participates in process improvement initiatives
  • Serve as member of technical team on selected large-scale substation networking projects
  • Provides support, testing, troubleshooting for all business applications
  • Utilize intelligent network management tools to isolate problems or improve network performance

Requirements

  • Network Engineer Route/Switch
  • NERC CIP
  • Understanding of OT network s, * Bachelor s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
  • 5 7 years experience required
  • Network/systems administration/related work experience required
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification a plus
  • Knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage
  • Knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software

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