Network Engineer II

Financial Services company North of Houston in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Network Engineer II to join their team. Position will be a direct-hire hybrid opportunity. 

The Network Engineer II is responsible for analyzing, implementing, installation, configuration, break-fix support, design, and daily operation of all aspects of the LAN/WAN network infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the network/communications field required.
• Intermediate understanding in routing and switching design, protocols, standards, and best practices.
• CCNA required

Required Skills & Experience

• Intermediate understanding in routing and switching design, protocols, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with ability to effectively identify and translate business user needs, and to convey complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage timelines and prioritize workload in a high-pressure, results-oriented environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while supporting a team environment.
• Flexibility to provide after hours and weekend support on occasion to support business needs.
• Resourceful and highly adept at problem identification and incident resolution using experience and developed analytical skills.
• Possesses intermediate systems architecture and engineering skills.
• Possesses strong attention to detail and concern for data accuracy.
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex technical and logical concepts and master new programs and systems.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or related field preferred.
• CCNP Preferred.

What you will be doing 

• Responsible for resolving network problems through research on network installation and customization, network administration and network management support.
• Applies broad technical knowledge for systems and solution design within the LAN/WAN network system and infrastructure realm to improve efficiency and resiliency.
• Applies technical expertise and business understanding to create superior solutions for the company and customers based on defined requirements.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining all aspects of the network infrastructure (i.e., Cabling-Racking/LAN/WAN/VPN/Network Security and Wireless)
• Actively monitor and respond to system alerts across all Infrastructures using our networking monitoring tools.
• Maintain network applications, tools, and hardware versions by upgrading as required to ensure supportability.
• Configure, optimize, and fine-tune monitoring systems.
• Supports all data network circuits throughout the business network footprint.
• Participate in vendor evaluation / lab testing of new technologies and decision support.
• Participate in projects as they are assigned.
• Maintain high quality documentation for core and edge networks, products, and services.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Create and monitor reports to stay in compliance for vulnerabilities and bug remediation.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Maintains job relevance, advanced level of knowledge, skills and abilities needed for effective job performance through continuous learning efforts (i.e., attends outside training seminars, workshops, or classes).
• May receive training in other technical or functional areas of the department.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.
• Participate in all on call duties.