Network Engineer III

Description

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer III to join our team in Houston, TX. This role involves independently performing a variety of complex network engineering tasks, particularly those related to the design, implementation, and support of integrated networks. You will lead major technical network activities, including research, design, and development, while ensuring that engineering solutions meet customer specifications and network design requirements. In addition, you will supervise and guide a team of network engineers to ensure the successful execution of high-priority, high-complexity network projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Network Design & Implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of integrated networks, encompassing personnel, hardware, software, and support facilities/equipment to meet project and business needs.
• Technical Leadership: Lead complex network engineering activities, providing direction, oversight, and technical expertise to junior network engineers and other team members. Ensure that tasks are completed on time and within scope.
• Research & Development: Plan and execute network engineering research and design activities, ensuring alignment with both customer specifications and network engineering best practices.
• Project Leadership: Oversee and manage large-scale network engineering projects, ensuring that all aspects of the design, development, and implementation processes are effectively coordinated and executed.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, IT teams, and external stakeholders, to ensure that integrated network solutions align with broader technical and business objectives.
• Network Performance & Optimization: Ensure the network infrastructure performs at optimal levels, implementing necessary improvements, upgrades, and performance tuning where required.
• Team Supervision & Development: Supervise a team of network engineers, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to foster professional growth and ensure the team's success in completing complex tasks.
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Lead the identification and resolution of complex network issues, ensuring timely and efficient problem resolution to minimize disruptions to network services.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network designs, configurations, and ongoing modifications. Prepare reports and technical documentation to communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Standards & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to industry standards, best practices, and organizational policies in all network engineering activities.

Requirements

Requirements:

• 10 years of extensive experience in network engineering, including designing and implementing integrated networks
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• New hires assigned on this project will be required to undergo and pass drug and alcohol tests per our client's contract requirements.
• Ability to work on site
• Bachelor's degree
• Proven ability to lead and manage high-complexity network engineering projects, providing direction to a team of engineers.
• Strong knowledge of network design, troubleshooting, and optimization practices.
• In-depth understanding of networking protocols, hardware, software, and support equipment.
• Proficiency with network technologies and tools such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, and load balancing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to handle complex technical challenges.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you: 

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth.

More About VSO: 

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers

Salary : $75,000 - $125,000