Senior Network Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a 12-month contract in Irving, TX. This will be hybrid role with 2-3 days onsite.

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• University degree in Information Technology or related field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience managing enterprise networks (Cisco, f5, Juniper, Palo Alto) is preferred
• 2+ years working specifically in network design, planning, connectivity, migration, and support
• Knowledge and understanding of common network protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, STP, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, etc.)
• Certifications are highly recommended – (i.e., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIP, etc.)

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

• Active listening and analysis to identify issues or problems
• Research and creativity to identify a solution to the issue or problem
• Ability to communicate resolutions in a simple, easy to understand manner

Communication skills

• Verbal and written – via phone, email, chat, etc.
• Must be able to clearly communicate instructions and current tasks
• Must be able to describe technical items to non-technical users

Multi-tasking skills

• Ability to help a team member or customer real-time while performing other tasks
• Passionate about customer support
• Attention to detail – good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work nights or weekends, as needed, and participate in an on-call rotation

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, Analyze, diagnose, and resolve customer issues within the company's network
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for the company's network infrastructure
• Resolve incidents directly with end users and record detailed actions in ticketing tool
• Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to ensure the network stays operational
• Escalate issues to next level of support if unable to resolve in a timely manner
• Ensure all aspects of the entire enterprise cloud networks are architecturally sound and highly available
• Research existing and emerging technologies that align with business requirements and provide effective solutions based upon extensive professional experience, industry best practices, knowledge of industry technologies through formal training and/or self-study
• Install and implement network hardware components and cables in data centers and corporate offices
• Perform approved network changes according to procedures with minimal business disruption
• Understand and perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs and patches
• Develop and maintain accurate network support documentation in a knowledge repository
• Perform network performance monitoring, trending and capacity planning for the LAN, WLAN, MAN and WAN
• Other duties as assigned

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.