Senior Network Engineer – Juniper Switches (Houston, TX)

Stage 4 Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stage 4 Solutions, a leading global B2B high-tech company, seeks a Senior Network Engineer for their Houston office. This on-site role includes designing, configuring, and supporting enterprise customers' DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP needs, focusing on Juniper technologies and advanced networking protocols.

Benefits

Health benefits

401K

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in network architecture and engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with Juniper Switching.
• IPv4 and IPv6 experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Plan security systems and develop network requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Monitor and analyze network performance.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of networking technologies

Network security

Juniper Switching

Wi-Fi protocols

Network infrastructure management

Education

Certifications in JNCIE (DC or ENT)/CCIE, JNCNP or CCNP

Job description

Senior Network Engineer – Juniper Switches (Houston, TX)

Senior Network Engineer – Juniper Switches (Houston, TX)

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We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer for a large, global B2B high-tech company. In this role, you will design, configure, and support enterprise customers' DNS, DHCP, IPAM & NTP needs.

This is a 40-hour-per-week, 11-month contract (possibility of extensions) role. This is an on-site role in Houston, TX.

This is a W2 employee of Stage 4 Solutions. Health benefits and 401K offered.

Responsibilities

• Plans security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANS), wide area networks (WANS), virtual private networks (VPNS), routers, and firewalls.
  
  

Requirement

• 9+ years of progressive experience in network architecture, design, engineering and implementation in global IT networks and network security.
• 5+ years of experience with Juniper Switching.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with networking technologies, concepts, and Protocols. Including but not limited to TCP/IP, routing, switching, IPAM, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, F5 GTM / LTM, SSH, VPN, Internet Proxy, IPS, IDS, IP routing protocols including RIP, BGP, OSPF, IP Multicast, MPLS.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with networking and network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, Routing protocols ( BGP/OSPF), L2 VPN, EVPN and MPLS /L3 VPN.
• Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi protocols, including all standards of 802:11a/b/g/N/A.c and supporting protocols including DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, TCP/IP, UDP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, ACLs, LDAP etc.
• Experience managing Datacenter technologies with Juniper switches and routers.
• Experience with SDN, SD-WAN products and services ( Silverpeak , Aruba), working knowledge of structured cabling systems and network facilities.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, IP addressing, and IP traffic management.
• Knowledge, skills and experience with Aruba routing, switching, and wireless hardware, software and protocols, including Aruba Mobility Controllers, Aruba Instant Aps, Aruba Central, Aruba Activate, Security, Aruba ClearPass.
• Design, configure, deploy, and optimize Aruba Clearpass and Wireless solutions for various network scenarios and requirements.
• Creates or edits for recommendation and approval IT artifacts, including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, best practices and position papers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues related to Aruba Clearpass and Wireless technologies, such as authentication, authorization, encryption, roaming, QoS, RF, and security.
• Monitor and analyze network performance and health using Aruba tools and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to the network team on Aruba Clearpass and Wireless solutions.
• Ability to perform Wifi Surveys, create Heat Maps using Aruba controllers, etc.
• Familiarity with DHCP/DNS/IPAM ( Infoblox), Load balancers ( F5, etc ) is a plus.
• Experience in network security, including: Device Hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Firewalls, and IPSec, vulnerability assessment and intrusion detection is an added advantage.
• Quality of Service, Netflow, Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, virtual networks, NAT, ACL controls, Web Security/URL Filtering, IPSec, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Malware Prevention.
• IPv4 and IPv6 experience is a must.
• Knowledge, skills and experience with HP and Aruba routing, switching, and wireless hardware, software and protocols, including Aruba Mobility Controllers, Aruba Instant Aps, Aruba Airwave, Aruba Central, Aruba Activate, Security, Aruba ClearPass.
• Experience with SDN, SD-WAN products and services, Working knowledge of structured cabling systems and network facilities.
• Experience in firewall design, configuration and network security, including: Device Hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Firewalls, and IPSec, vulnerability assessment and intrusion detection.
• Strong WAN experience managing global network infrastructure.
• Certifications in JNCIE (DC or ENT)/CCIE, JNCNP or CCNP (enterprise).
  
  

Please submit your resume to our network at http://jobs.stage4solutions.com/ (apply to Senior Network Engineer – Juniper Switches (Houston, TX) role.

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Stage 4 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates’ qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: $75/hr. - $81.28/hr.

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