F5 Network Engineer / F5 Network Admin - No C2C

One of our major clients in Oil & Gas industry is looking F5 Network Administrator to join their team.

Long term Contract- 1 year (Extendable)
Location – Houston Downtown - onsite (5 days a week)
W2 Employment only/ No C2C/ No Sponsorship

F5 Network Engineer Responsibilities:

• Analyzing existing hardware, software, and networking systems.
• Ticket processing from remedy to assist in break/fix solutions for network gear.
• Configuring new cisco equipment and shipping out to field for installation, routers, switches and AP’s to name a few devices.
• Working with field technicians and or carriers to get circuits activated.
• Working with end users to troubleshoot issues.
• Creating and implementing scalable Cisco networks according to client specifications.
• Testing and troubleshooting installed Cisco Systems.
• Resolving technical issues with networks, hardware, and software.
• Performing speed and security tests on installed networks.
• Applying network security upgrades.
• Upgrading/replacing hardware and software systems when required.
• Creating and presenting networking reports.
• Training end-users on installed Cisco networking products.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking administration, information technology, or a similar field.
• At least 3-5 years' experience as a Network Engineer in managing F5 Networks
• Detailed knowledge of Cisco networking systems.
• F5 certification is good to have. 
• Experience with storage engineering, wide-area networking, and network virtualization.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify, deploy, and manage complex networking systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with end-user training.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.