Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Houston and/or Freeport, TX (as needed)
Type: W2 Contract (Long Term)
Work Setup: On-site (with flexibility to work from multiple locations)
Industry: Oil & Gas
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Job Summary
Airswift is searching for a skilled Network Engineer to assist with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WLAN, Business Internet) and voice communications systems with one of our major clients. Provide support for continuous improvement of existing solutions and assist in implementing new solutions. Serve as an escalation point for the help desk and desktop support team. Support IT infrastructure projects as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure highest possible availability of infrastructure to support business-critical functions
- Provide top-tier customer service
- Deliver operational and project support within IT to meet departmental and business goals
- Monitor and support corporate computing network and firewalls
- Administer and maintain enterprise NAC solution
- Maintain network monitoring solutions
- Support infrastructure changes during and after normal business hours
- Support audio-visual and collaboration solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve network-related incidents
- Collaborate with other IT teams to implement projects in a timely manner
- Adhere to all IT policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Basic / Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting computer and network systems
- Network certification (CCNA/JNCIA or higher)
- Associate degree in computer or electronics-related field preferred
Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge of WAN technologies (T-1, Metro Ethernet, MPLS, microwave)
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and IP subnetting
- Familiarity with routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP)
- Experience with network operating systems (IOS, NX-OS, FTD, JunOS, PanOS)
- Installation, configuration, and support of network switches, routers, and wireless APs
- Configuration and support of firewalls and network security devices (VPN, IPS, Web/URL filtering)
- Experience with collaboration solutions (CUCM, Webex, Zoom, MS Teams)
- Familiarity with cloud-based IaaS (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with network monitoring and logging tools (Solarwinds, PRTG, Nagios, Elastic, Graylog, Splunk)
- Familiarity with server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux, Unix)
- Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
- Strong customer orientation and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques
- Team player with minimal supervision required
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
Preferred Certifications
- CCNA
- JNCIA or higher certifications preferred
Special Job Characteristics
- TWIC Required
- Willingness to assist team whenever needed
- Ability to work outside normal business hours for infrastructure changes