Staff IT Networking Engineer

ZT Systems•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

About The Role The Network Engineer will be responsible for planning and implementing networking solutions to support business needs. This includes designing, developing, configuring, installing, supporting, maintaining, and optimizing the organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Intranet. What You Will Do Provide proactive IT Support and network monitoring, performance tuning and testing for potential weakness across multiple secure networks. Participate in group design and product recommendations, evaluations, configurations, etc. Support of local and wide-area network hardware and software Provide after-hours / on-call support duties as required. Establish and maintain relationships with service providers and local vendors. Create high quality network diagrams and documentation. As an Information Technology team member, you may be asked, as new business needs arise, to accept additional tasks and responsibilities within the department, besides those detailed in this job description. What You Bring Solid understanding of networking fundamentals as they relate to enterprise networks including but not limited to TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, SMB/CIFS and DFS. Experience working with standard cabling technologies such as UTP (5e and 6), Fiber Optic (single mode, multi-mode). Ability to rack and stack network devices including cable management in a Data Center / Server Room environment. Advanced experience deploying and maintaining small- and large-scale LAN/WAN networks, including wireless networks. Experience with network monitoring and management tools including SNMP, Syslog, Netflow, RMON, etc. Experience with Layer 2 switching protocols (STP, HSRP, VLAN, etc). Experience with Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP). Advanced experience with Cisco ISE for RADIUS, TACACS, NAC, and connectivity troubleshooting Hands-on experience with packet capture and analysis. Experience configuring and administering network security related products for software-based micro segmentation, zero trust solutions, Secure Remote Access, DDOS, SIEM, Threat Protection, etc. Analytic problem-solving mindset. Expert troubleshooting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently under aggressive timelines. ESXi Host/VMware virtual network experience a plus. Experience with ITIL, Jira, network automation/scripting a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 7 years of hands-on technical experience in an enterprise network environment, planning, deploying, and supporting route/switch/firewall solutions. About ZT Systems At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining. A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow. Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world. What We Offer At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future. Compensation & Financial Security -Competitive base salary -Performance-based annual bonus eligibility -401(k) retirement savings plan -Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs Health & Wellness -Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers -Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs- -Company-paid life and disability insurance Time Away & Work-Life Balance -Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays -Parental leave and family care support programs Growth & Purpose -Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities -Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here. ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing. ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company is a place where you can do work you’re proud of alongside smart, passionate people who get genuinely excited about what they’re able to accomplish here. We work, learn, and grow together in a supportive and fast-moving environment where decisiveness and action are not only encouraged, but expected. Together, we’re tackling complex challenges and creating impactful solutions in one of the world’s most high-demand industries—that’s where you come in. Learn more at www.ztsystems.com If you are a current ZT Systems employee interested in applying for an internal job, please use this link below: CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLY HERE By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you agree to the applicant privacy policy linked here: https://ztsystems.com/applicant-privacy-policy/

Requirements

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals as they relate to enterprise networks including but not limited to TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, SMB/CIFS and DFS
Experience working with standard cabling technologies such as UTP (5e and 6), Fiber Optic (single mode, multi-mode)
Ability to rack and stack network devices including cable management in a Data Center / Server Room environment
Advanced experience deploying and maintaining small- and large-scale LAN/WAN networks, including wireless networks
Experience with network monitoring and management tools including SNMP, Syslog, Netflow, RMON, etc
Experience with Layer 2 switching protocols (STP, HSRP, VLAN, etc)
Experience with Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
Advanced experience with Cisco ISE for RADIUS, TACACS, NAC, and connectivity troubleshooting
Hands-on experience with packet capture and analysis
Experience configuring and administering network security related products for software-based micro segmentation, zero trust solutions, Secure Remote Access, DDOS, SIEM, Threat Protection, etc
Analytic problem-solving mindset
Expert troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently under aggressive timelines
Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 7 years of hands-on technical experience in an enterprise network environment, planning, deploying, and supporting route/switch/firewall solutions

Nice To Haves

ESXi Host/VMware virtual network experience a plus
Experience with ITIL, Jira, network automation/scripting a plus

Responsibilities

planning and implementing networking solutions to support business needs
designing, developing, configuring, installing, supporting, maintaining, and optimizing the organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Intranet
Provide proactive IT Support and network monitoring, performance tuning and testing for potential weakness across multiple secure networks
Participate in group design and product recommendations, evaluations, configurations, etc
Support of local and wide-area network hardware and software
Provide after-hours / on-call support duties as required
Establish and maintain relationships with service providers and local vendors
Create high quality network diagrams and documentation
accept additional tasks and responsibilities within the department, besides those detailed in this job description

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about