Senior CISCO Network Engineer

This is a remote position.

• Support large enterprise network operations, including monitoring circuits daily for anomalies that may cause outages.
  


• Respond to remote site circuit outages and resolve router, switch, and firewall issues in a timely manner.
  


• Configure and monitor core to remote network equipment across a complex local and wide area network environment.
  


• Implement, upgrade, and maintain products from the Cisco suite of tools.
  


• Plan, design, and implement local and wide area networks in alignment with agency requirements.
  


• Perform ongoing network maintenance and problem resolution, including after-hours support as needed.
  


• Utilize SecureCRT, Cisco Command Line Interface, and OSI model principles in daily operations.
  


• Collaborate with other agency departments and external organizations to ensure a secure and effective network solution.
  


• Provide network support for all programs and systems used across the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
  


• Participate in on-call rotations approximately every 5 weeks to address after-hours network issues.
  

Requirements

• 8 years of experience supporting large enterprise network operations.
  


• 8 years of experience implementing, upgrading, and maintaining products from the Cisco suite of tools.
  


• 8 years of experience planning, designing, and implementing local and wide area networks.
  


• 8 years of experience monitoring network infrastructure.
  


• 8 years of experience performing ongoing maintenance and problem resolution.
  


• Proficiency in SecureCRT, Cisco Command Line Interface, and OSI model principles.
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  


• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and consistently meet deadlines.
  

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
  


• Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification.
  


• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
  
  

• This is a dedicated position; the candidate may not hold concurrent employment with any other employer.
  


• For the initial 2 to 4 weeks, the candidate may be required to work on-site at the Huntsville, TX location before transitioning to remote work.
  


• In-person meetings may be required on occasion in Austin, TX and/or Huntsville, TX; advance notice will be provided.
  


• Must reside in the state of Texas; located in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio metropolitan areas.