Network Engineer/Architect Job in Houston, Texas US
Network Engineer/Architect
Responsible for high-level network planning, design and optimization. Participates in the development of strategies and direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies (including wireless). Translates business requirements into network or process designs. Plans and recommends network hardware, systems management software and architecture. Approves and modifies network design and architecture to ensure compliance. Configures and maintains routers, switches and hubs for the network systems (including wireless). Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of new products, maintains knowledge of emerging technologies for application to the business segment(s). Monitors network performance, ensures capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement. Performs troubleshooting procedures and designs resolution scripts. May take on role of project leader for special assignments that impact one or more business segments. WORK EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES - 5 or more years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments performing network planning, architecture design, engineering(hardware and software) and optimization. EDUCATION GUIDELINES - Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related discipline. Or equivalent work experience. BREADTH Advanced professional technical role. Defines network architectures and design for one or more business segments. Works on multiple concurrent projects as a project member or occasionally as a project leader or the subject matter expert. Works on projects/issues of high complexity that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and one or more business segments. Coaches and mentors more junior technical staff.