Staff IT Networking Engineer

ZT Systems•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

The Network Engineer will be responsible for planning and implementing networking solutions to support business needs. This includes designing, developing, configuring, installing, supporting, maintaining, and optimizing the organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Intranet. As an Information Technology team member, you may be asked, as new business needs arise, to accept additional tasks and responsibilities within the department, besides those detailed in this job description.

Requirements

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals as they relate to enterprise networks including but not limited to TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, SMB/CIFS and DFS.
Experience working with standard cabling technologies such as UTP (5e and 6), Fiber Optic (single mode, multi-mode).
Ability to rack and stack network devices including cable management in a Data Center / Server Room environment.
Advanced experience deploying and maintaining small- and large-scale LAN/WAN networks, including wireless networks.
Experience with network monitoring and management tools including SNMP, Syslog, Netflow, RMON, etc.
Experience with Layer 2 switching protocols (STP, HSRP, VLAN, etc).
Experience with Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
Advanced experience with Cisco ISE for RADIUS, TACACS, NAC, and connectivity troubleshooting
Hands-on experience with packet capture and analysis.
Experience configuring and administering network security related products for software-based micro segmentation, zero trust solutions, Secure Remote Access, DDOS, SIEM, Threat Protection, etc.
Analytic problem-solving mindset.
Expert troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently under aggressive timelines.
Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 7 years of hands-on technical experience in an enterprise network environment, planning, deploying, and supporting route/switch/firewall solutions.

Nice To Haves

ESXi Host/VMware virtual network experience a plus.
Experience with ITIL, Jira, network automation/scripting a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide proactive IT Support and network monitoring, performance tuning and testing for potential weakness across multiple secure networks.
Participate in group design and product recommendations, evaluations, configurations, etc.
Support of local and wide-area network hardware and software
Provide after-hours / on-call support duties as required.
Establish and maintain relationships with service providers and local vendors.
Create high quality network diagrams and documentation.
As an Information Technology team member, you may be asked, as new business needs arise, to accept additional tasks and responsibilities within the department, besides those detailed in this job description.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about