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Job Summary:
D.R. Horton, Inc. is the largest homebuilder in the U.S., engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes. They are currently seeking a Network Engineer II responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex network infrastructures, collaborating with IT teams to ensure network reliability, and implementing upgrades.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain computer networks including routers, switches, VPNs and other physical hardware/software
• Monitor systems to improve network performance for all systems
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate networking issues to other employees and management
• Research, install, configure and upgrade network hardware and software
• Create firewall rules and update software and data security systems to keep data and communications protected
• Implement disaster recovery procedures
• Provide on-site support for projects that require on-site installation and support
• Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks
• Arrange scheduled upgrades
• Investigating faults in the network
• Update network equipment to the latest firmware releases
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Report on network status to key stakeholders
• Improve knowledge and understanding of network and security best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems
• Participate in on-call rotation
• Ability to travel overnight
• Regular and reliable attendance
Qualifications:
Required:
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, technical support, or similar roles, with demonstrable expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Comprehensive understanding of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, VPN, routing, switching, and network security.
• Experience with enterprise-grade networking hardware and software, such as Cisco, Juniper, HP, or similar platforms, including configuration, maintenance, and firmware updates.
• Proven ability to use network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios) for performance analysis, fault detection, and incident resolution.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed documentation, including network diagrams, configuration records, and incident reports.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a logical approach to troubleshooting and the capacity to handle urgent, high-impact issues calmly and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of expertise.
• Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaboration and ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to participate in on-call schedules, provide after-hours support as needed, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with current best practices for network security, compliance, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ability to sit for majority of an 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.
• The noise level is generally moderate.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field from a four-year college or university preferred
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred
• Working knowledge regarding Cisco Firewalls preferred
• Experience working in the F5 Load Balancer preferred
Company:
America's Builder is a lofty title, but it's a goal we work toward every day. D.R. Founded in 1978, the company is headquartered in Carrollton, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.