Network Engineer

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Network Engineer 3
Location: San Antonio, TX (Onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until 07/11/2028
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
Responsible for Operations Network Support – script development, device configuration management, system administration, hardware support, software support, maintenance, security, troubleshooting. Responsible for solution design, development, integration and enhancements to meet the business needs and project requirements. Also, responsible for documenting and developing operational procedures and provides end user support.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures monitoring network engineering performance and system availability and reliability
Leads all configurations and installs of various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
Performs highly complex network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
Monitors performance and ensure system availability and reliability
Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures
Initiates, facilitates and promotes activities to create information security awareness within the organization.
Performs information security risk assessments and serves as an internal expert for information security related issues.
Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting to resolve highly complex issues
Works within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
Selects and implements security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team using wide latitude for independent judgement.
Acts as the primary liaison with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Computer Systems, Management Information Systems or related field from an accredited university. OR
Relative experience in system management for network engineering.
Demonstrated Associate level experience with Network Engineering
Experience with networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
Solid knowledge of OSI or TCP/IP models
Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools
Experience with cloud environments
Proven experience with Cisco ACI or Cisco Nexus Data Center technologies
Knowledge of key concepts in security management (vulnerability management, patch management, incident response)
Skill in assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and frameworks
Experience as a Network Administrator in a field supporting critical systems and providing technical solutions.
Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance.
Professional level networking certification ( CCNP, CCDP, F5-CTS, VmWare VCP, Vmare VCAP)
Competencies
Demonstrating Initiative, Serving customers, Driving for Results, Evaluating and Implementing Ideas, Driving Continuous Improvement, Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions
Working Environment - Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. After hours work may be required.
Works various fluctuating schedules to include rotating shift work, call duty, extended hours and weekends.
Company Description TechLink Systems is a national provider of staffing services with offices all over the USA as well as development and support centers globally. We are a MBE (NMSDC), WBE (WBENC), and WOSB certified minority business that has been awarded 2017 TAPFIN Premier Partner, 2016 Manpower Excellence Award, 2016 TAPFIN Elite Partner, are a Known Tier Supplier for Agile 1, and have been ranked as a Top Women and Minority Owned Company since 2004 by several businesses including Philadelphia Business Journal, Diversity Business, Inc 5000, Inc 500, San Francisco Business Times, Diversity2000, and Los Angeles Business Journal.

We serve the contract staffing, direct hire, staff augmentation, recruitment, HR management, and project outsourcing needs of clients nationwide. Striving to create personal relationships with clients, TechLink Systems becomes a virtual extension of clients’ own in-house capabilities to help achieve new levels of growth, productivity, and competitiveness. Company Description TechLink Systems is a national provider of staffing services with offices all over the USA as well as development and support centers globally. We are a MBE (NMSDC), WBE (WBENC), and WOSB certified minority business that has been awarded 2017 TAPFIN Premier Partner, 2016 Manpower Excellence Award, 2016 TAPFIN Elite Partner, are a Known Tier Supplier for Agile 1, and have been ranked as a Top Women and Minority Owned Company since 2004 by several businesses including Philadelphia Business Journal, Diversity Business, Inc 5000, Inc 500, San Francisco Business Times, Diversity2000, and Los Angeles Business Journal. \r\n\r\nWe serve the contract staffing, direct hire, staff augmentation, recruitment, HR management, and project outsourcing needs of clients nationwide. Striving to create personal relationships with clients, TechLink Systems becomes a virtual extension of clients’ own in-house capabilities to help achieve new levels of growth, productivity, and competitiveness.