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Requirement ID: 87354
Job Title: Network Design Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Rate: 55/hr
Duration: 6 - 9 months
Location: Houston, TX
Job Description:

•       Cisco networking (Routing, Switching, Wireless)
•       Protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
•       Network security and compliance frameworks
•       Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark)
•       Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management abilities
Roles & Responsibilities
Network Design & Implementation
•       Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
•       Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management.
Operations & Monitoring
•       Monitor network performance using tools like SolarWinds, Orion, and Wireshark.
•       Respond to and resolve network outages and performance issues, escalating when necessary.
•       Maintain VMware hosts and virtual environments; perform health checks and capacity planning.
Security & Compliance
•       Implement and enforce network security measures, including VPNs, IDS/IPS, and firewall policies.
•       Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NERC CIP, ISO 27001) and organizational security policies.
Incident & Change Management
•       Manage ServiceNow queues for network-related incidents and changes.
•       Collaborate with major incident management teams for critical issue resolution.
Documentation & Process
•       Develop and maintain SOPs, MOPs, and network diagrams.
•       Document configurations, changes, and troubleshooting steps for audit and knowledge sharing.
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
•       Mentor junior network staff and provide technical guidance.
•       Work closely with IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

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