Lead Associate Principal, Network Engineering

OCC • Dallas, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting, administrating and overseeing network support, design and analysis of new and existing architectures, routing/switching configuration and design, and network related business continuity approaches, developing systems specifications, technical implementation plans and coordinating complex installation projects with clients and vendors. Works with a team performing network design and support of new network and security architectures for “on premise” and Cloud networks.

Requirements

• Excellent presentation skills including planning, material preparation and public speaking
• Demonstrated capability to tailor communications to the technical level of the audience
• Clear, concise and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, project management and mentoring skills
• Strong ability to use solution-oriented approach towards problem resolution
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• Experience building/maintaining cloud infrastructure environments specifically AWS
• Experience delivering Infrastructure as code
• Knowledge of layer 3 routing and switching
• Experience directing use of tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Python, and Github (or industry equivalent)
• Experience with IOS, NX-OS, and XR
• Advanced experience with architecting, designing, deploying, and operating network elements such as DNS/IPAM; Firewalls; Network Access Control Solutions (NAC); load balancing; DDoS mitigation, tapping/sniffing infrastructures; and NTP
• Excellent physical communication troubleshooting skills using cabling and signaling analyzer, packet capture and analysis
• Advanced WAN, LAN, TCP/IP, VPN, Ethernet Skills
• Extensive EIGRP, BGP4, RIP and OSPF Routing Protocol knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized servers / cloud systems
• AWS certifications such as DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking, or Security or equivalent field experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SDN deployments or Cisco ACI
• Relevant industry certifications such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP/CCDP) equivalent field experience
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineer (CCIE) Certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of network infrastructure, including the design, deployment, support, and documentation of routing, switching, firewalls and cloud-based (AWS) solutions.
• Lead and coordinate network changes, ensuring security, performance and compliance with governance framework (NIST-CSF, COBIT).
• Collaborate with vendors, carriers, and engineering teams to resolve complex issues and drive large-scale project to completion.
• Provide strategic directions for network planning, maintaining up-to-date documentation and deliver on-call operational support to ensure reliability and business continuity.

Benefits

• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees