Sr Network Engineer Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R304528)

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field of study preferred
• CCNA/CCNP or greater certification is preferred
• Cisco Call Manager / WebEx Cloud knowledge is preferred
• SIP and Voice routing is preferred

Work Experiences:

• 10+ years LAN / WAN networking experience including solid understanding of Network and Communication methods
• 5+ Years Network Firewall Security experience (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Experience with design/maintenance on large WAN/LAN Cisco Network
• Experience in management of IP Routing Protocols, including but not limited to EIGRP and BGP
• Network Project Management experience
• Vendor/Telco Carrier Management Experience
• Complete knowledge of OSI Model technology stack
• Complete understanding of DNS and DHCP
• Complete comprehension of IP Routing (L3), and switching (L2) in a large Corp WAN/LAN architecture
• SD-WAN design, support experience – Meraki preferred
• Effective Routing Protocol management and configuration
• Cloud Architecture, GCP, AWS and Azure preferred
• Experience with TCP/IP protocols on a large network preferred
• Experience with Wi-Fi protocols and products, Aruba & Meraki preferred
• Experience with SD-WAN Technologies – Meraki preferred
• Large IP scheme design and deployment

Skills:

• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a dynamic high volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills, ability to support multiple projects, and effectively manage a large volume of work
• Self-motivated, with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision
• Ability to operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team
• Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio     
• Ability to lead a team and manage projects

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain network performance
• Build network configurations and connections; troubleshoots network problems
• IP addressing design and auditing
• Establish networking environment by designing system configuration and directing system installation
• Define, document, and enforce system standards.
• Maximize performance by troubleshooting network problems and outages and scheduling upgrades
• Configure routers, switches, SD-WAN equipment
• Collaborate with network architects on network optimization
• Secure network system by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplish information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Work with Security and Peers to maintain Enterprise Security
• Provide strategy and tactical technical input as to direction and growth in technology changes for enterprise Network
• Responsible for change in Network architecture, design and technology changes
• Provide network technical consultation on enterprise level projects
• Ensure and maintain network infrastructure for expected growth
• Maintain configurations of LAN, WAN & WLAN Network Infrastructure
• Design, maintain private Cloud connectivity architecture
• Maintain all Cloud based network architecture and configurations
• Provides 3rd level support for Network related issues
• Maintain HA & DR configurations for mission critical network systems
• Assist peers in support of Wireless Network Infrastructure
• Assist EA Team for network design/change impact
• Lead large Network Projects as assigned
• Provide weekly updates to all active projects
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy's policies, procedures and safety rules
• Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Some travel required, as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours such as evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​