GTN Technical Staffing · 1 month ago
Network Operations Analyst
Baytown, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expGTN Technical Staffing is a leader in technical staffing, and they are seeking an Experienced Network Operations Analyst to support a Fortune 500 energy leader. This role involves managing network activities, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while traveling across Texas and Louisiana.
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Responsibilities
Network Management: Plan, execute, and manage all assigned network activities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and procedures
Emergency Response: Be available to respond to and resolve urgent network issues, serving as a critical point of contact for technical escalation
Infrastructure Design & Implementation: Lead the implementation and architectural design of robust local and wide area network solutions to meet operational needs
Travel & Onsite Support: Utilize company vehicles for travel to various client locations to manage and maintain WAN/LAN systems, with comfort working in industrial plant environments
Technical Leadership: Direct and collaborate with telecom vendors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within budget
Liaison Role: Serve as the primary link between technical support teams and business stakeholders, clearly communicating technical and business needs
Project Participation: Actively participate in network technology upgrades and expansion projects, including hardware/software installation and integration testing
Independent Work: Successfully lead job assignments and meet objectives with minimal direct supervision
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience
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
Strong, demonstrated working knowledge of Cisco infrastructure and firewalls
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
Preferred
Current professional certifications such as CCNP and/or PCNSE
Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (including management via Panorama)
Experience with Aruba ClearPass and related Aruba Wireless Infrastructure technologies
Prior experience in the Oil and Gas industry
Company
GTN Technical Staffing
GTN Technical Staffing identifies, screens, and recruits information technology professionals.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Bright
Vice President, Sales
Greg Smith
President
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