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.

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.

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.

• A minimum of seven years of direct work experience in large scale corporate 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.

• At least ten years of direct work experience…