Network Engineer III

* Administer and maintain LAN, WAN, and Data Center equipment to ensure maximum availability.
* Administer and maintain next generation firewalls and VPN appliances.
* Advance monitoring, analyzing, troubleshooting skillsets.
* Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of network security in collaboration with the Office of Information Security.
* Review security alerts, work with vendors on security vulnerabilities, and apply updates to network equipment.
* Serve as a senior member of the Network Services team and assist co-workers with technical direction.
* Implement and coordinate design activities for complex networking projects.
* Work with the Manager of Network Services to create and review network designs. Review construction blueprints.
* Work with the Project Management Team and attends construction meetings as needed.
* Design, engineer, and manage complex system related communication and routing protocols.
* Research new technologies to automate processes, improve efficiencies, and heighten security.
* Create and maintain designs, plans, maps, methods, procedures, problems, and repairs.
* Facilitate input from clients, contractors, and vendors.
* Meet with vendors to review latest technologies, trends, and road maps.
* Assist manager with developing work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and equipment requirements.
* Complete reports and summaries for management and/or users including status reports, problem reports, progress summaries, and system utilization reports.
* Participate in training and professional development sessions.
* Assume responsibilities of Network Services Manager in his/her absence.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
* Five years of directly related experience.
* Additional experience may be considered as a substitution for the minimum education requirement:  + Associate’s degree and Seven (7) years of related experience.  + High School Diploma & Nine (9) years of related experience.
* Experience with Cisco routers, switches, wireless, firewalls, and telephony.
* Experience with Meraki firewalls and wireless access points.
* Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and other applications used to create network diagrams.
* Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.
* Be available to work some nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
* Bachelor or Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Network Administration, Cyber Security, or related field.
* CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CWNA, or other industry recognized certifications in related technologies.
* Higher education experience.
* Project management experience.
* Experience with Azure cloud-based infrastructure environments.
* Experience with Cisco ACI, ISE, ASA, Firepower, and DNAC.
* Experience with Solar Winds Orion.
* Experience with Infoblox DDI.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
* Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
* Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

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