Network Admin / Network Engineer

EPMA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the Oil & Gas industry seeks a Junior Network Admin/Engineer to work onsite in Downtown Houston. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience with Cisco networking systems. Responsibilities include configuring equipment, troubleshooting networks, and training end users. This full-time position offers direct employment but no sponsorship or relocation support.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as a network engineer.
• Detailed knowledge of Cisco networking systems.
• Experience with storage engineering and network virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing existing hardware and networking systems.
• Configuring new Cisco equipment for installation.
• Troubleshooting issues with end users.

Skills

Cisco network configuration

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

End-user training

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking administration, or IT

Tools

Cisco Routers

Cisco Switches

Job description

Overview

Our client in Oil & Gas Industry is willing to hire Junior Network Admin / Junior Network Engineer in Downtown Houston, TX.

Type: Long term contract

Location: Houston Downtown (onsite - 5 days a week)

W2 Employment only, No C2C, No Sponsorship, No Relocation

Responsibilities

• Analyzing existing hardware, software, and networking systems.
• Ticket processing from Remedy to assist in break/fix solutions for network gear.
• Configuring new Cisco equipment and shipping out to field for installation, routers, switches and APs to name a few devices.
• Working with field technicians and/or carriers to get circuits activated.
• Working with end users to troubleshoot issues.
• Creating and implementing scalable Cisco networks according to client specifications.
• Testing and troubleshooting installed Cisco Systems.
• Resolving technical issues with networks, hardware, and software.
• Performing speed and security tests on installed networks.
• Applying network security upgrades.
• Upgrading/replacing hardware and software systems when required.
• Creating and presenting networking reports.
• Training end-users on installed Cisco networking products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking administration, information technology, or a similar field.
• At least 3-5 years' experience as a network engineer.
• Detailed knowledge of Cisco networking systems.
• Experience with Cisco Routers & Switches.
• Experience with storage engineering, wide-area networking, and network virtualization.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify, deploy, and manage complex networking systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with end-user training.
• Nice to have: Firewall, SD-WAN, Wireless, and VSATs.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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