We are hiring a driven, results-oriented individual to support the network team. This individual's primary responsibilities will include managing the existing wireless aspect of our software-defined network infrastructure and expanding that infrastructure to other locations. This position is ON-SITE in Austin, TX. We cannot accept remote candidacy. We cannot sponsor a work visa at this time.
Long term contract opportunity.
The primary responsibilities of this position are:

• Inventory of all current wireless infrastructure.
• Status checks and issue resolution of any known issues currently in production before expanding to additional sites.
• Expand the servicedefined network wireless infrastructure to additional campuses and sites.
• Create, update, and maintain operational documentation.
• Configuration, installation, and management of new access points.
• Weekly status reports.
• Daily monitoring of system status.
• Resolution of tier1 generic network incidents and requests.
• Resolution of tier2 and 3- technology-specific incidents and requests supporting wireless service.

REQUIRED WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 4 YEARS experience in:
Operating, managing, and supporting CISCO and ARUBA wireless products.

• Operating, managing, and supporting DNS.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver network solutions.
• Configuring, implementing, and managing network devices.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting complex network switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Operating, managing, and supporting routing protocols, specifically BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and VXLAN.
• Operating, managing, and supporting next-generation firewalls.
• Operating, managing, and supporting wireless networks.
• Operating, managing, and supporting DNS.
• Operating, managing, and supporting software-defined networks.
• Operating, managing, and supporting network access controls.

Preferred Skills/Experience
2 years experience complying with regulatory controls.
Term of service: JUNE 2024 thru september 30, 2024 (May be extended into FY25).
Work hours and location:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40hour work week).
• Additional work hours may be required to support 24 hour Utility operations, including evenings, weekends, holidays, inclement weather, and emergency closures.
• Infrastructure team members must be onsite a minimum of twice a week in MUELLER AND SOUTHEAST AUSTIN.
• Provide support for all the sites supported by the Network LAN & Telecom team.

Other special requirements:
Candidate or Vendor must provide fire-resistant personal protection equipment (PPE)

• Steeltoed boots
• Pants
• Shirt

Aruba IT Network Consultant Administrator