Network Jobs in Bryan, TX (NOW HIRING)

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The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$5,186.75 - $7,552.17 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Network Engineer III, under direction, serves as technical lead for network engineering projects or services. Provides technical oversight for the application of and compliance with technical standards. Coordinates the technical activities of a network engineering team. Completes reports and summaries for management and users including project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries.

Responsibilities:

- Implements and coordinates design activities for very complex networking projects.

- Reviews network design plans.

- Implements and coordinates tests for use to certify complex networking projects to required installation design standards.

- Reviews plans for installation and testing of enterprise-level networks.

- Helps coordinate and monitor the problem management process to include backup support.

- Analyzes, troubleshoots, tracks, and repairs complex enterprise data communication network problems.

- Provides technical oversight for the development of plans for new networks or upgrades.

- Facilitates input from clients, systems administrators, contractors, and vendors to develop specifications and plans for large and complex networking projects.

- Oversees the process used to document network engineering.

- Monitors and audits documentation of network engineering designs, plans, maps, methods, procedures, problems, and repairs.

- Creates, evaluates, and approves plans for the implementation of new technology deployments and system integration testing.

- Helps oversee the monitoring and maintenance of network security.

- Coordinates the evaluation of new technologies.

- Makes recommendations based on the evaluation of new technologies for their applicability to clients' needs.

- Collaborates with the project leader to develop work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and computing equipment requirements.

Education and Experience:

-Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Five years of related experience.

Registration, Certifications, and Licenses:

- Senior level networking certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Advanced Knowledge of cisco networking.

- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

- Knowledge of project management, mentoring, negotiation skills, basic vendor relations, advanced client relations skills, proposal writing, business acumen, persuasive communication, adaptability to change, team leadership skills, and quality assurance methodologies.

- Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

- Occasional work outside normal office hours.

- Ability to work outdoors and lift 40 lbs.

- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Cisco Certification.
- Active security clearance (SECRET or higher).
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.