Data Communications Engineer - IV

AmNet Services, Inc.; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Southlake, Texas is seeking an experienced IT professional to manage network operations and application support. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in IT, with expertise in C/C++ development, Microsoft and Unix server environments, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include day-to-day network administration, project management, and collaborating on system designs. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunity to work with innovative IoT solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT.
• Experience in Microsoft and Unix server support.
• Development experience on embedded operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day administration of network infrastructure.
• Provide application support and integration.
• Lead discussions for optimal design solutions.

Skills

Server/desktop support

Development in C/C++

Networking systems

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Math

Tools

Cisco routers

Unix/Linux environments

Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft Office

Job description

America Networks is a leading sensor and networking solutions partner for companies in any Industrial, Manufacturing, and Waste management space. We design and manufacture sensors for storage tanks, water metering, energy metering, gas monitoring, and asset management.

Our founders are hardcore telecommunications engineers with combined 200+ years of experience in designing, optimizing, and performance engineering for several mid‑large wireless carriers internationally; they saw a need to provide low‑power, cost‑efficient sensors to collect data, create alerts, and predict needed actions. We have combined these sensors with low‑power, wide area (LPWA) networking technologies to provide clients various options to decrease re‑occurring costs associated with operating an IoT network of sensors and connected devices.

We specialize in design, deployment, optimization, and support of these networks. Whether an off‑the‑shelf or custom solution is needed, we’ll create a solution and push the data on the best cloud platform to fit your needs, including your own.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day administration, disaster recovery, network design, and project management
• Application support, integration, network administration, desktop troubleshooting, hardware/software procurement and installation, and asset/license management
• Author functional specifications or collaborate with other engineers to provide guidance in creating functional specifications
• Participate and lead brainstorming discussions to arrive at optimal designs
• Work with architects and leads in other functional areas of the engineering team to cooperate on complete system design and influence design decisions

Qualifications

• BS in CS, EE, Physics, Math is required
• Experience in providing server/desktop support in Microsoft and Unix environments
• Development experience in C/C++ on UNIX (Linux or BSD) or embedded operating systems
• Experience in networking systems with recent emphasis on security and gateway appliances or software products
• Knowledge of Windows NT/2000/2003/SBS/Unix servers, Microsoft Exchange 5.5/2000/2003, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Linux, and Microsoft Office 2000/2003
• Experience with Cisco routers and firewalls is preferred
• Strong problem‑solving and interpersonal skills
• 10+ years of experience