Network Engineer

Job Summary
We are looking for a Network Engineer with a strong LAN/ Access Network background for a direct hire opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

location: San Antonio, Texas

job type: Permanent

salary: $105, ,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning - Plans and coordinates the future state of the networks for our clients information management. Designs network solutions that meet the information system vision and strategy of the organization; plans, prioritizes, and manages projects, service requests, and routine assignments.

System Engineering - Analyzes network configurations for critical corporate resources; evaluates changes and additions for proposed system acquisitions and provides critical input to the decision-making process relative to integration, operations, cost, resource requirements, and maintenance; develops plans and recommendations to improve the performance and efficiency of the network; addresses all aspects including hardware, software, outside services, etc. and prevents unplanned disruptions of critical systems.

System Integration - Integrates network components, subsystems, and facilities into the existing technical environment; assesses network systems availability, bandwidth, and throughput; installs, configures, and verifies the operation of network components; maintains or improves integration and operation of systems relative to the overall environment; leads or participates as team member in cross-system projects.

System Management - Designs, implements, and oversees a proactive process to collect and report data and statistics on the internetworking environment; ensures the systems operate efficiently and meet the needs of the organization; ensures they are kept at most current stable version/release using vendor-supplied updates and patches; performs research and testing to verify impact of installing all updates; coordinates vendor support and ensures relationship is never jeopardized; monitors performance of all assigned systems, responds to reports of slow or erratic performance; control of all aspects of the network; provides training to IM associates and clients as needed

Training & Certification - Maintains in-depth knowledge and current certification in internetworking technologies including but not limited to vendor certifications.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or related field or equivalent experience (8 years) required.

Extensive technical knowledge of Local Area Networks and Access Networks to include:

Advanced level experience with multiple routing protocols, EIGRP, BGP, iBGP, OSPF

Advanced knowledge of network LAN redundancy. Designing and supporting highly redundant networks using HSRP or CSM and multiple layers of redundancy including logical and physical configurations.

Advanced level knowledge in LAN protocol management to include address management and network protocols

Experience with one or more of the following models is desired:

Aruba/Cisco routers, switches and WLAN technologies

Firewalls, IPS and similar technologies

SD Wan technologies

F5 hardware/software technologies

Wan Optimizers (Silverpeak)

Cisco/Avaya Voice over IP Networks (VOIP)

Knowledge of local and wide area networking on multiple platforms: Windows, Linux and VMware; network protocols and routing; network, server, and host operating systems; IP networking, internet and intranet technologies; email, groupware, office automation and collaboration technologies; voice and/or data communications; voice and/or data networking; Windows desktop OS; server hardware, software, and administration.

A total of eight (8) years of experience in large corporate systems environment with a wide variety of Information Management systems, networks and technologies required.

Minimum of (5) years of experience in network engineering, design, implementation and support of large scale LAN, WLAN and WANs.

Prior experience in a health care systems environment is a plus.

One Or More Of The Following Certifications Preferred
Cisco & Aruba Certification

Ekahau or Air Magnet Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.