Network Engineer

Job Description
The Network Engineer IV, under direction, provides technical leadership and oversight for deployment and delivery of enterprise-wide network engineering projects or services. Participates in mentoring, training, and development of other employees. Responsible for upgrading/installing a new, highly secure network implementing Zero Trust and CMMC level requirements. Responsible for pivotal role in the design/integration/implementation of a secure network with micro-segmentation and authentication processes using Cisco ISE, DNAC, and Cisco Firepower security appliances.

Location: San Antonio Texas - On-Site
Schedule: M-F 8AM - 5PM (40 hours weekly)

Responsibilities:
* Oversees the design activities for enterprise-level network projects. Approves network design plans.
* Approves and tests methods and plans used to certify complex networking projects to required installation design standards.
* Establishes protocols and processes for problem management and support. Continuously monitors effectiveness of established processes and protocols.
* Defines the standards for the development of plans for new networks or upgrades.
* Oversees input from clients, system administrators, contractors, and vendors to develop specifications and plans for enterprise-wide networks.
* Establishes the standards and procedures used to document network engineering designs, and plans and maps methods, procedures, problems, and repairs.
* Helps establish procedures and standards for the implementation of new technology solutions, including new integration testing.
* Helps establish procedures for compliance with enterprise and state network security policies.
* Oversees the enterprise processes for the evaluation of new technologies. Makes recommendations and presentations to executive leadership.
* Works with various project leaders and executive staff to develop work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and computing equipment requirements.
* Documents problems and repairs.
* Evaluation of new technologies to determine their applicability with regard to clients' needs.

Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Five years of related experience in network engineering, routing and switching, wireless projects, network protocols, encryption, topologies, overall system integration/convergence, and/or video and data convergence, integrating systems in multi-user, multi-platform, and multi-tasking operating system environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
* Knowledge of IT architecture, application of systems theory, advanced negotiation skills, enterprise-level operations, multi-team leadership and coordination, advanced project management, advanced vendor relations, advanced business acumen, and change management.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
* Position requires the movement of medium to heavy items <30 lbs from one location to another.

Registration, Certifications, and Licenses:
* CCNA or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.
* Must have strong interpersonal skills.