Contractor Role Network Engineer I (Dallas, TX) Austin Industries at Austin Careers

Austin Industries is one of the nations largest most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7000 employee-owners Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for a ***Contractor Role*** as a Network Engineer I at our corporate headquarters in Dallas Texas. This role focuses on managing and maintaining the organizations network infrastructure that encompasses on premises as well as cloud ensuring network performance and security and supporting various IT projects as a network engineering resource. It also concentrates on documenting the existing network processes and procedures and helps find and fill the gaps found in those documents. This role does not include health dental or other employee benefits due to contracting status.Responsibilities:Review update create and maintain network related documentationMaintaining computer networks including routers switches wireless access points and other physical hardwareInstalling and configuring network equipmentAssist Cybersecurity team with Creating firewalls rules and updating virus protection software and data security systems to keep data and communications protected if neededSetup monitoring of network devices using SolarWinds to improve network performance for all systemsTroubleshooting resolving and communicating networking issues to other employees and managementMaintaining current knowledge and understanding of networking and network security best practices to offer the best network performance and protection to company systemsOther duties as assignedQualifications:Experience with wireless controllers firewalls IDS/IPS web filtering network access control and cloud security platforms is preferred.Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex multi-layered issues.Excellent communication leadership and project management abilities.Dependability punctuality customer service orientation attention to detail.Have strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple priorities under stress.Able to prioritize tasks and projects effectively with excellent time management organization and prioritization skills to accomplish desired results.Strong critical thinking skills and detailed oriented.Exceptional customer service skills with a strong focus on building and maintaining positive relationships internally and externally.Requirements:Bachelors degree in Information Technology or similarCandidates should have at least one year of experience in network or network security engineering with knowledge in enterprise network design WAN connectivity IPv4 subnetting dynamic routing protocols Cisco and Aruba device management cloud network architecture AWS or Azure and network troubleshooting.Valid Cisco CCNA/ CCNP or Aruba certificationThis role may occasionally travel to remote job sites or office locations on an as-needed basis.Physical requirements:Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs.Dexterity to handle small components and tools.Prolong periods of sitting and working at a computer and standing and walking during job site or office visits.Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.See the Know Your Rights poster available in English and Spanish.About Austin IndustriesAustin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity Employee-ownership Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.To learn more about our history culture and operations visit us at .No Third-Party Inquiries PleaseThis Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters in response to a posted Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.Accessibility NoteIf you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns please contact thePeople Services Teamat.Required Experience:Contract Key Skills Load Balancing,Routing Protocols,Network Administration,Network Engineering,BGP,LAN,Computer Networking,IPsec,OSPF,Cisco ASA,Juniper,MPLS Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1