SR Network Design Specialist

What We Are Looking For

As a SR Network Design Specialist, you are responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and securing Kinder Morgan's network infrastructure. This role goes beyond basic support-you'll provide leadership, architecture guidance, and strategic planning. A SR Network Design Specialist is both a technical expert and a strategic leader.

What You Will Do

A SR Network Design Specialist's primary job responsibilities are:

* Design scalable, secure, and high-performing network solutions (LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud networks).

* Develop network architecture diagrams and documentation.

* Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools.

* Lead the installation and configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs.

* Oversee network upgrades, migrations, and expansions.

* Ensure minimal downtime during deployments.

* Monitor network performance, uptime, and reliability.

* Perform regular maintenance, patching, and updates.

* Troubleshoot complex network issues and outages.

* Implement and maintain network security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, zero-trust models).

* Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.

* Ensure compliance with security standards and policies.

* Analyze network traffic and usage patterns.

* Optimize bandwidth, latency, and overall performance.

* Capacity planning for future growth.

* Design and manage connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, etc.).

* Implement VPN tunnels and cloud networking services.

* Mentor junior engineers and network admins.

* Collaborate with IT, security, and application teams.

* Provide technical guidance during projects.

* Create test plans for network changes.

* Maintain detailed documentation (network diagrams, SOPs, configs).

* Ensure knowledge transfer and operational readiness.

* Act as an escalation point for major incidents.

* Perform root cause analysis (RCA).

* Implement long-term fixes to prevent recurrence.

* Align network infrastructure with business goals.

* Plan long-term improvements and investments.

* Assist in budgeting and vendor selection.

What You Need

A bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is preferred but not required. A minimum of ten years of direct work experience in large-scale corporate networks or service-provider networking may be considered a substitute for a degree.

REQUIRED

* A minimum of seven years of direct work experience in large scale coorporate or service provider networking is required.

* In-depth knowledge of routing protocols.

* Working knowledge of and experience with frame relay and service provider MPLS-based networks (e.g., AT&T Private IP), Cisco Systems' IOS, Juniper Networks' JunOS, IPSEC VPNs, and SSL VPNs.

* Working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Windows 10.

* Working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint.

* Competence with network administration and testing tools, including but not limited to Telnet, ping, trace route, and NSLookup.

* Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

* Must have well-developed organizational skills, be proficient in oral and written communications, and be able to work with minimal supervision.

* Must be able to deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.

* Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.

* Need to maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of the company, employees, and the general public.

* Use personal judgment and specialized knowledge to provide and safeguard confidential information.

* Be able to speak clearly in person and by telephone, using high verbal skills with the ability to listen carefully to details.

PREFERRED

* At least ten years of direct work experience in network engineering or designing and implementing networks.

* Experience working for a managed services provider or ISP/carrier as a tier 3/4 support engineer or architectural role on the core infrastructure side.

* Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols and Internet standards, including Cisco Systems' entire product line, TCP/UDP, IP, ICMP, DNS, SNMP, OSPF, BGP, Ethernet, Verizon Private IP, xDSL, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), IPSec, WLAN, content networking, and copper and fiber standards. Juniper experience with routers, switches and VxLAN is a plus.

* Working knowledge and experience with network management and capacity trending tools, Cisco Secure ACS, and packet capture/analysis (e.g., Ether Peek, Sniffer, or Wireshark).

* Experience and success with LAN, WAN and wireless LAN/WAN design and implementation.

* Experience with network capacity planning, security principles, and general network management best practices.

* Knowledge of IP telephony systems, a plus.

* Network automation experience, preferably in Python.

* Proficiency in one or more of the following: C/C++, Perl, Python, shell scripting

* Relational…