Direct-hire Network Engineer Opportunity with Great Company in Downtown Dallas, TX

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JOB TITLESENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER

 

REPORTS TO:  Systems Architect

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role is part of the IT Infrastructure Team in the Network and Telecommunications Group. The role will include (but is not limited to) engineering, deploying and configuring network systems. This position is an integral part of enterprise network design, bringing industry best practice to the engineering process. It requires a high level of technical aptitude to address network problems and discuss solutions with a technical and/or executive audience. The Senior Network Engineer will ensure a stable and secure networking environment for our client and its affiliates. You will own and resolve network-related incidents and requests within SLA’s as the last level of support during outages or equipment issues. Managing the company’s core network infrastructure, as well as supporting initiatives related to network and telecommunications, will be part of daily tasks. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background across multiple network vendor solutions as well as exceptional communication and organizational skills. The Senior Network Engineer will be honest, accurate and professional in all their daily interactions with team members, business partners and residents. They will treat everyone with dignity and respect while engaged in company business at the office or offsite.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Responsible for engineering, implementing and maintaining clients’ complex network infrastructure
  • Assumes lead role in the Network and Telecommunications Group
  • Design stable and secure network systems using industry best practice
  • Document procedures for network hardware/software configuration and use.
  • Document technical specifications and operating standards for network and telecommunications equipment.
  • Develop and maintain toolsets that monitor network health and performance
  • Generate concise reports on network health, performance and utilization
  • Forecast network technology costs and growth by performing trend analysis and capacity planning using available data sets forecasting models
  • Manage security incidents and perform Root Cause Analysis
  • Manage enterprise routing, switching and wireless devices
  • Manage firewalls, VPN concentrators, IDS/IPS and other security appliances
  • Manage Cloud Networks, Cisco Nexus and Meraki equipment
  • Manage core infrastructure networks at our data centers
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business requirements for proposed network initiatives and deliver sound technical solutions
  • Work with network administrators and various groups throughout the company to deploy, decommission, or relocate network equipment and devices.
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on network related issues
  • Provide coaching sessions for knowledge transfer in a small group setting
  • Conduct presentation and whiteboard sessions for company executives
  • Document step-by-step procedures to fix known issues, established solutions or processes in the company knowledge base.
  • Engineer solutions to enforce network policies and procedures, assuring users and devices adhere to company security standards.
  • Optimize network performance from the core network to the endpoints
  • Implement network management tools for day to day operations
  • Develop and document network scripts to automate common network tasks

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering
  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience supporting large multivendor networks, ten (10) years experience is preferred
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience engineering and supporting large multivendor voice and data networks
  • CCIE Certification is desired; CCNA a minimum
  • Experience with large, multi-site enterprise network systems
  • Solid experience designing and implementing virtualized networks
  • Solid experience designing and implementing networks using interior and exterior routing protocols
  • Solid experience designing and implementing IP network delivery services for voice, video and other types of application data
  • Ability to discuss network component capabilities and perform advanced integration with multiple 3rd party products and services.
  • Experience with telecom/data carrier provisioning, billing, and troubleshooting procedures
  • Experience with current best practices in IT standards, principles, and security practices
  • Expert knowledge of core networking concepts including switching, routing, and wireless technologies
  • Expert knowledge of network principles, design, security and implementation
  • Expert knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, wireless Access Points
  • Expert knowledge of MPLS, QoS, VPN IPSec and SSL technologies
  • Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP and VRRP
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Respond effectively and in a timely manner to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
  • Individual accountability and contributions within a team-based environment
  • Use metrics and establish KPI’s to identify common problems
  • Perform root cause analysis to pinpoint deficiencies in design
  • Maintaining company standards and ensuring they are adhered to, as well as establishing new standards when there is a gap in policy
  • Work proactively and cooperatively to increase capabilities of the operations team
  • Ability to take initiative and move projects forward with limited direction
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work at a swift pace with minimal supervision
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ease with building/establishing rapport with people and teams at all levels of the organization
  • Professional demeanor, goal-oriented, self-motivated, creative, flexible and adaptable to new situations
  • Passion for learning, trying new things, understanding what works and quickly adjusting what doesn’t

 

TECHNOLOGY SKILLSET:

Cisco Switches, Routers and Firewalls

LAN, WAN and WLAN

MPLS, EIGRP, BGP

Cisco Call Manager and Avaya IP Office

VoIP Design and Implementation

Capacity planning

 

WORK SCHEDULE:

This role is based in our corporate office located in Dallas, Texas; primary schedule will be 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; after hours availability and on-call rotation is required on an as-needed basis.

 

 

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BENEFITS:

 

Other benefits of the Senior Network Engineer role include:

 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off
  • Sick
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Training for CEU’s Credits

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    Senior .Net Web Developer Opportunity in Dallas, TX

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    Direct-hire .Net Web Developer Opportunity in Downtown Dallas, TX 
    Our downtown client is looking for a Senior .Net Web Developer.  The client wants someone who’s ambitious to learn and grow. They will be bringing in new technologies and wants someone who has ideas and who goes home at night and takes initiative to learn any new technologies that they implement. Continue educating themselves in technology. Not looking for someone who is an 8-5 person. Needs to love what they do and be outgoing.
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    Direct-hire Manager Networking & Communications Opportunity with a Great Company in Dallas, TX

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    Direct-hire Manager Networking & Communications Opportunity with a Great Company in Dallas, TX

    Manager Networking & Communications

    Job Description:

    This position will report to the Director of Technical Services and Operations and will be responsible for the Networking and Communications team. Accountability includes but is not limited to; the on time delivery of projects, day to day operations, outage resolution, employee development and budget planning and tracking.

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    If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

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    Contract Backup Administrator Opportunity in Dallas, TX

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    Contract-to-hire SQL Server DBA Opportunity in Dallas, TX

    Contract-to-hire SQL Server DBA Opportunity in Dallas, TX

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    2011 Predictions for IT Management

    2011 will be a big year for IT change and growth, here is a look at a few predictions for how the IT industry will change.

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    Long-term Contract Procurement Opportunities With Great Company in Dallas, TX

    Dear Applicant,

    My name is Mike and I’m a recruiter at ProVisionTech Group. Our records show that you are an experienced professional with experience with Procurement Processes. This experience is relevant to one of my current openings.

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    g) Advise and assist with the development and implementation of supply chain management and strategic sourcing systems.

    Project Management

    Consultant activities may include, but are not limited to working with Procurement and related Departments to:

    a) Translate customer requirements into formal plans that culminate in customer acceptance of the proposed solutions while meeting business objectives.

    b) Lead a team in planning, initiating, controlling, executing, and closing tasks of a project or segment of a project to produce the desired solution.

    c) Formulate partnerships between customers, suppliers, and staff to anticipate potential project related problems using refined techniques for identifying, eliminating, or mitigating solution, project, and business risks.

    d) Apply a strong understanding of customer, industry, and business trends to analyze information or situations, and implement actions to ensure project objectives are met, either independently or through the management team.

    e) Analyze new and complex project related problems, and create innovative solutions, involving finance, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and other components, as necessary.

    Capacity Building

    Work with the Client Procurement management team on efforts to ensure it has the appropriate capacity and skills to fulfill its goals and objectives.

    Specific consultant activities may include, but are not limited to:

    a) Development of a capacity and skills assessment.

    b) Identification of appropriate training programs or delivery of targeted training.

    c) Development of training materials or institutionalized support systems or initiatives.

    Procurement Support.

    Client may require support from professional procurement specialists to support or lead procurement processes for specific and complex transactions, including procurement planning, development of specifications, statements of work and sourcing documents, evaluation of offers, negotiations, and contract administration. The level of support required may range from procurement staff augmentation to complete outsourcing of a specific contract or contract portfolio. The procurement specialists must be or become thoroughly familiar with Client, customer, and government regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance during procurement activities.

    Examples of required procurement category expertise include:

    a) Acquisition of complex capital assets such as locomotives, buses, and streetcars

    b) Procurement of information and communication technology, including software, hardware, and related services

    c) Contracting for complex systems, including a universal fare payment card “Rapidcard” and mobility management services using performance based contracts and Public Private Partnerships

    d) Competitive outsourcing of services and systems, including “make or buy” analyses

    e) Procurement of energy, including electricity, fuels, and associated services

    The procurement specialists may be required to perform cost and price analyses of various contractual documents and transactions.

    If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

    1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

    2) What is your availability to start?

    3) Are you open to a long-term contract position?

    4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

    5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

    6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

    We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

    Regards,

    Mike Hanes
    ProVisionTech

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