Network Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability across our organization. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive expertise in computer networking, network security, and system administration, with a focus on supporting enterprise-level IT infrastructure. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of scalable network solutions and enhance our data center operations., * The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and end-to-end operational support of the enterprise network infrastructure.

• This role focuses on maximizing system availability and reliability through proactive monitoring, complex hardware and software maintenance, device configuration, and script development.
• Serving as a Level 3 technical expert, this position plays a critical role in advancing network security-including patch management, vulnerability assessments, and risk mitigation-while working closely with vendor partners and establishing standardized operational procedures.
• Deployment & Maintenance: Lead the installation, configuration, and upgrading of routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and patches.
• System Optimization: Monitor network performance, resource utilization, and trends to ensure high availability, reliability, and capacity planning.
• Network Security: Conduct security risk assessments, implement security tools/policies, and manage configuration and change controls.
• L3 Technical Support: Provide Level 3 troubleshooting to resolve complex infrastructure issues and develop automation scripts.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Act as the primary liaison with vendors and IT teams, create operational procedures, and support end-users.

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of experience in monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics and security management (vulnerability management, patch management, incident response) Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI and/or Cisco Nexus Data Center technologies
• Strong enterprise Network Engineering experience configuring and supporting Routers, Switches, Firewalls, VPNs, Load Balancers, and QoS.
• Experience with enterprise routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, HSRP, IPSEC, TCP/IP, OSI Model, and 802.11
• Experience providing Level 3 (L3) network support, advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production incident resolution.
• Experience with Network Security including Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Incident Response, Security Policies, Risk Assessments, and Configuration/ Change Management.
• Hands-on experience with Network Monitoring, Diagnostics, Analytics Tools, Capacity Planning, System Availability, and Performance Monitoring.
• Experience supporting Cloud networking environments (AWS, Azure, Hybrid Cloud) and enterprise infrastructure, preferably in a critical infrastructure or utility environment., * monitor, network diagnostic/analytics, security management: 3 years (Required)

3.43.4 out of 5 stars San Antonio, TX 78215 $52 - $54 an hour - Contract