Senior Spec -- IT Network

Energy Transfer; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking a Network Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot our production network infrastructure. The role involves working with IT staff to ensure high availability, security, and efficiency of the network, and serving as the technical resource for network operations.

Key duties include configuring LAN/WAN devices, implementing changes, and collaborating with vendors on projects. Strong communication and a willingness to travel up to 20% are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-5 years of local and wide area network implementation and maintenance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of LAN/WAN technology and Cisco hardware/software.
• Proficient in Ethernet cabling, routers, switches, firewalls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot production network infrastructure.
• Configure LAN/WAN devices and resolve incidents.
• Design, implement, and support new network architecture and deployments.
• Participate in project delivery work, including device configuration and vendor coordination.
• Provide up-to-date network documentation and drawings.
• Practice network asset management including inventories and contracts.
• Carry out hardware and software upgrades as needed.

Skills

LAN/WAN experience

Network troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Cisco equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco hardware

Ethernet cabling

Job description

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits,401(k) match with additional profit sharing,PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary

This position has the responsibility for the maintenance, troubleshooting and administration of the organization’s production network infrastructure. The person in this position will work closely with members of the IT staff to ensure very high levels of network availability, security and efficiency. They will serve as the technical resource for network production operations support and relevant projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN technology to configure and resolve problems with Cisco hardware and software.
• Provides first-level support to incidents that require the network team’s inclusion
• Evaluate, design, implement, and support new network architecture and existing deployments
• Participation in project delivery work, including device configuration, planning, and vendor coordination.
• Work with users to understand their needs and with IT personnel to develop effective system solutions for assigned applications.
• Develop and implement network infrastructure changes via the established Change Management process
• Act as technical resource to relevant network matters for other organizational units
• Provide succinct and timely, up-to-date project / network documentation; including drawings
• Practice network asset management that includes network device / component inventory, support agreements, relevant vendor contracts and others
• Perform hardware and software upgrades for new and existing equipment as needed.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements of this position are listed below.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related technical disciplines or additional equivalent practical experience
• 2-5 years of experience in local and wide area network implementation and maintenance.
• In-depth working knowledge of LAN/WAN technology and be able to configure and resolve problems with Cisco hardware and software.
• Strong working knowledge of Ethernet cabling, T1s, routers, switches, firewalls.
• Effective written & verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills to work in a team environment, establishing & maintaining good working relationships with others, to support team & company objectives, and a willingness to work in all operational areas.
• Strong dedication to quality customer service and superior telephone etiquette with the ability to deal effectively with customers, vendors, peers and management.
• Candidate must exhibit a sense of urgency, individual responsibility, and a willingness to accept constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to carry computer equipment up to 50 pounds

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level

• The Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
• The Lead Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivlanent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Up to 20% travel may be required including overnight travel.
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to carry computer equipment up to 50 pounds.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER

The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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