Senior Network Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain customer networks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and over 7 years of experience in network design and troubleshooting. The role demands strong communication skills and knowledge of Cisco hardware. Benefits include flexible health plans, 401(k) matching, a generous PTO policy, and relocation assistance. This position is on-site in Sugar Land, TX.

Qualifications

• Requires 7+ years experience in network-related fields.
• Knowledge of both software and hardware configurations is essential.
• Ability to track budget expenses and manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and coordinate customer networks.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Establish and enforce security policies.

Skills

Network Performance Tuning

Network Design and Implementation

Network Troubleshooting

LAN Knowledge

VOIP Knowledge

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Bilingual in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related program

CCNA Certification

Tools

Cisco Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Job description

Build a Brighter Future with AOI: Join Our Team of Visionaries

As the Senior Network Engineer, the successful candidate will be involved in the provisioning, deployment, configuration, and administration of many different pieces of network- and security-related hardware and software. These include firewalls, routers, switches, various network monitoring tools, and VPNs.

Job Responsibilities

• Designs, configures, maintains, and coordinates the use of customer's Local Area and Wide Area Networks over Site-to-Site VPN.
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.
• Secures network system by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access.
• Updates and maintains all documentation requested by management and will be tasked with improving such documentation as required.
• Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Reports network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related program
• 7+ years experience in Tracking Budget Expenses, Project Management, Network Design and Implementation, Network Troubleshooting, Network Hardware Configuration, Network Performance Tuning
• LAN Knowledge & VOIP Knowledge
• Knowledge of Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls – Software and Hardware Configurations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration between team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite for project documentation and reporting
• Bilingual in Mandarin is preferred
• CCNA Certification is a plus

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, TX.

Why AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation package available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)