Job Description
Immediately hiring for a Network Analyst
Position type: Full-time/Direct Hire
Location: Fort Worth area
Environment: 100% onsite, 4 10-hour days (Mondays OR Fridays off)
NO C2C OR C2H
The Network Analyst empowers, protects, and connects client users using modern networking methodologies and tools. Network Analysts are responsible for building and supporting the network infrastructure for the cooperative which supports data, voice, and video across multiple locations. While demonstrating leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, Network Analysts will work with various business units and peers to deliver, standardize, automate, and maintain network infrastructure.
Essential Job Functions
- Administration and support of LAN, WAN, DMZ, Voice, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and WLAN networks.
- Configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g. software defined networking, routers, switches, firewalls, DMZ’s, VPN, NIDS, wireless, etc.)
- Architect network solutions for new sites and projects that meets the performance, security and resiliency needs of the Cooperative.
- Works with our SCADA Administrator and G&T network engineers on the SCADA network as needed
- Responsible for assisting in the deployment and support of network hardware associated with the Cooperative’s AMI fiber ring network
- Maintaining network diagrams and documentation of what you build and change
- Configure, extend, and develop VLAN’s for compliance and security requirements
- Enforce compliance regulations and standards (e.g. PCI DSS, HIPAA, and NERC CIP).
- Manages IP addressing and DHCP/IPAM.
- Performing networking maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
- Monitoring performance and ensuring system availability and reliability
- Providing level 2-3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
- Monitor network intrusion detection (NIDS) related applications to ensure consistent and continued protection of the cooperative network.
- Install, maintain and provide support for video conferencing hardware
- Coordinate and Manage Contractor/Vendor services and support.
- Participate in the Change Advisory Board (CAB)
- Work within budget for company projects and provide regular status updates to IT Manager.
- Assist IT Manager in planning and providing Disaster Recovery procedures for network systems.
- Assist IT Manager in planning and budgeting for future needs of Network infrastructure.
- Complete all assigned work in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.
- All other duties as assigned by IT Infrastructure Manager.
Position Requirements
Education / Experience:
- Associate’s Degree in a computer-related field, networking related certification (s) such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIP, or demonstrate comparable experience.
- 5+ years of networking support experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Dell networking solutions.
- 5+ years hands-on experience with LAN/WAN design and implementation.
- In-depth knowledge of dynamic IP routing protocols (MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
- Palo Alto/Cisco ASA firewall experience
- VoIP equipment and operation including Cisco Call Manager
- Knowledge and/or experience with Aruba Wireless controller technologies and wireless access points.
- Experience with Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) or equivalent.
Abilities and Skills:
- Must be able to fluently read and speak the English language.
- Must be able to cognitively understand, analyze, and interpret general mathematic properties (Ex: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide).
- Must have basic skills in the Microsoft Office products to produce quality documents in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Must be able to work in high stress environments.
- Must be able to prioritize and manage workload, seeking IT Infrastructure Manager assistance as necessary.
- Must be able to respond to urgent issues quickly, and other issues in a timely manner.
- Must be able to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Must be able to research for solutions to technical problems.
- Must be able to present accurate information to members and co-workers.
- Must be able to functionally operate a computer terminal, utilizing monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
- Must be able to enter minimum 150 characters per minute on standard 10-key.
- Must maintain strong written skills (grammar, punctuation, spelling).
- Must be able to work cooperatively with other employees within the same office setting.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Must abide by all corporate standards, policies, by-laws, and regulations.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Julie Ganucheau
Sr Recruiter
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $70,000/year
*Pay range 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.
Benefits: As this is a Direct Hire role, benefits eligibility and participation will be determined by the client and the client’s benefit plans.
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Website : https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.