We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a long-term contract role in Austin, TX.
Sr Network Engineer- Level 3
Onsite 2x per week
General Description
Serves as a senior-level Network Administrator in the Information Systems Division, performing advanced work including design, implementation, administration, and security of the network, unified communications, and other systems, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, business needs, and management priorities. Work involves highly complex operational tasks and projects. Works under the general supervision of the Network Services Manager with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional customer service while being able to adapt to changing priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Enterprise Network Infrastructure:
Conducted design, implementation, administration, and support of enterprise network infrastructure systems and technologies, including data center, backbone, edge, cloud, wireless LAN, and wiring closet systems. Ensure capacity, performance, usability, security, reliability, modularity and sustainability.
Network Security Technologies and Solutions:
Conduct design, implementation, administration, and support of enterprise network security systems and technologies, including web and email filtering, network access systems, Virtual Private Networks, and firewalls. Ensure capacity, performance, usability, security, reliability, modularity, and sustainability.
Communications Systems:
Conduct design, implementation, administration, and support of of enterprise communications systems, including telephony, videoconferencing, and mobile/cellular devices, systems, and technologies. Ensure capacity, performance, usability, security, reliability, modularity, and sustainability.
Innovation:
Research, assess, evaluate, and implement new, upgraded, and developing technologies, including determining suitability for current and future agency enterprise computing needs. Provide recommendations, including new features, licensing requirements, high availability, identity integration, and security/risk assessment as appropriate.
Backups and Disaster Recovery:
Participate in disaster recovery, including planning, documentation, backup management, and exercises to ensure preparedness to respond to disasters and other unplanned situations and events, which could affect network and system availability for business operations.
Documentation and Training:
Develop and document all aspects of the environment within the scope of this position, including best practices and operating procedures. Actively collaborate with and train others to ensure proper troubleshooting and other methods and to ensure customer needs are met. Perform analysis, validation, and revision of existing documents for currency, accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Follow and adhere to ITSM standards and methodologies, including Change Management.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Comply with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct.
Perform on-call or scheduled after-hours work as required.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Require six (6) years of experience in an enterprise technology environment in a progressively more difficult role performing network engineering, administration, and support.
Require four (4) years of experience supporting Cisco wired networking equipment.
Require four (4) years of experience supporting network security systems, such as firewalls, web/email filter systems, and network access control systems.
Require two (2) years of experience supporting wireless networking equipment.
Prefer experience administering and supporting telecommunications systems and solutions, such as UC, fax, and voicemail systems.
Prefer experience with IaaS/PaaS cloud networking, technologies and services.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience cohesively and successfully collaborating with other administrators, support teams, vendors, and customers.
Preferred Certifications:
CCNP, CCIE, and equivalent.
Education and Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in data processing, computer science, management information systems, business, or related field; or attainment of a diploma from a two-year technical school specializing in computer or networking technology. Each year of related experience over the required minimum may be substituted for one year (30 semester hours) of required college credit.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in data processing, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field or attainment of a diploma from a two-year technical school specializing in computer technology. Each year of experience may be a substitute for education on a 30-semester hour-per-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of an enterprise networking and telecommunications environment's principles, practices, and administration techniques. The ability to identify and define user and organizational needs, process information logically, and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to follow established procedures and assist in developing new procedures; to work in a team environment; and to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Uses all knowledge, skills, and abilities to apply critical thinking to all aspects of the job. Must be self-motivated.
Special Requirements/Work Environment

Luna Data Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status.
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