Network Engineer

Overview:

Role: Network Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 6 months

• 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.