It Network Engineer Ii

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The HARRIS CENTER") is looking for a IT Network Engineer II . The Network Engineer II is responsible for design

support

and maintenance of the data

video

and wireless network infrastructure. Candidates must have hands-on experience with Cisco switches

routers

and firewalls in a datacenter environment. Subject matter expertise in networking and related processes/tools is required.

What you will do:

• Perform implementation

  maintenance and troubleshooting of network components to ensure availability

  reliability

  and optimal performance.

• Manage and maintain multi-vendor

  multi-protocol networks with expertise in switching

  routing

  and firewalls.

• Plan

  schedule

  and implement network maintenance outside of business hours to include firmware upgrades

  hardware replacement

  and configuration changes.

• Performs difficult network troubleshooting to isolate and resolve multifaceted

  highly complex or ambiguous network problems.

• Assist security team with installation and administration of NAC

  packet aggregation tools and other security appliances as needed.

• Roll out and support VPN communications to remote locations.
• Serve as a tier II escalation point for complex networking issues.
• Participate on project teams for all new hardware implementations including participation in product evaluations

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent in aligning field

  i.e. computer science or information security.

• CCNP Certification or Equivalent Experience.
• 5+ years of related work experience supporting large enterprise network environments.
• Experience in implementation and troubleshooting of complex networks.
• Experience in network analysis with packet capturing tools.
• Experience with Brocade ICX/VDX switches is a plus.
• Wireless LAN - Expert in Aerohive or other wireless access point technology.
• Knowledge of network routing protocols and their use in highly redundant environments.
• Working knowledge of network standards

  protocols

  security

  and applications

  local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management.

• Hands-on experience with network equipment including hubs

  routers

  switches

  bridges

  firewalls

  servers

  transmission media

  and related hardware.

• Knowledge with network systems design

  development

  testing

  installation

  operations

  management

  and maintenance concepts and methods.

• Needs excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to solve technical issues clearly
• Provide clear technical documentation and written procedures to ensure other members of the support organization can assist in monitoring

  troubleshooting

  and changing complex customer environments.

• Run network applications testing which may also include running performance tests.
• Implement monitoring and troubleshooting tools to detect platform.

excellent benefits package

retirement plans with company matching

prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual

outstanding wellness programs and professional development.

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code

corporate discounts

and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus

discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service

fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position #4469

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County

Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas

The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States

The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition

services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 employees

The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.