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GTN Technical Staffing · 3 days ago

Network Operations Specialist

Houston, TX

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$43/hr - $50/hr

7+ years exp

GTN Technical Staffing is seeking a Network Operations Analyst to support a Fortune 500 energy leader based in Houston, TX. The role involves leveraging Cisco expertise for network design, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting while building strong relationships with client site employees.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and manage all assigned network activities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and procedures

Be available to respond to and resolve urgent network issues, serving as a critical point of contact for technical escalation

Lead the implementation and architectural design of robust local and wide area network solutions to meet operational needs

Utilize company vehicles for travel to various client locations to manage and maintain WAN/LAN systems, with comfort working in industrial plant environments

Direct and collaborate with telecom vendors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within budget

Serve as the primary link between technical support teams and business stakeholders, clearly communicating technical and business needs

Actively participate in network technology upgrades and expansion projects, including hardware/software installation and integration testing

Successfully lead job assignments and meet objectives with minimal direct supervision

Qualification

Cisco expertiseLAN/WAN infrastructureFirewall expertisePalo Alto FirewallsAdvanced NetworkingSecurity conceptsSolarWindsServiceNowCustomer interface skillsCCNP certificationPCNSE certificationWireless ExperienceOilGas industry experienceAdaptability

Required

Must be US Citizen or Green card holder, our client cannot sponsor VISA

Strong, demonstrated working knowledge of Cisco infrastructure and firewalls

Minimum of 7-10 years experience maintaining and supporting complex local and wide area network infrastructures

Robust understanding of firewall operation, policy development, deployment, and common network routing and switching protocols

Excellent customer interface skills, the ability to build effective business relationships, multi-task, prioritize, and ask clarifying questions of business customers

Proven ability to thrive in and adapt to new and changing technology environments

Current professional certifications such as CCNP and/or PCNSE

Preferred

Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (including management via Panorama)

Maintain a detailed and robust understanding of LAN/WAN topologies, including OSPF, BGP, NAT/PAT, and VPNs

Familiarity with information security concepts and best practices, including securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) as defined by NIST SP800-82 Rev.2

Working experience with SolarWinds and ServiceNow, and adherence to defined change management processes

Experience with Aruba ClearPass and related Aruba Wireless Infrastructure technologies

Prior experience in the Oil and Gas industry