Network Engineer

$86,362 - $113,830/Yr

Port Of Corpus Christi Authority - Corp Christi, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Corp Christi, TX

About the position

The Network Engineer at the Port of Corpus Christi Authority is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures using Cisco hardware and software. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient and secure network operations within the organization, supporting the IT Infrastructure & Operations Manager, and involves a variety of tasks including network configuration, performance monitoring, and security management.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements new network solutions and improves the efficiency of current networks.
• Configures, installs, and supports all Port facilities and data center networks.
• Develops and enforces network policies and standards.
• Plans and prepares project roadmaps.
• Develops network automation tools to support the enterprise network.
• Creates and maintains proper documentation of networks.
• Conducts feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed network solutions.
• Plans and coordinates network expansions and upgrades.
• Implements procedures to recover from network failures and assists with disaster recovery testing and planning.
• Installs, configures, and tests Cisco networking devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Diagnoses and resolves network performance issues, outages, and security breaches.
• Monitors network performance and identifies potential problems proactively.
• Reports network status and performance issues to management timely.
• Implements preventative maintenance procedures and security patches.
• Designs and implements network security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access control lists.
• Responds to security incidents and implements remediation strategies.
• Plans, evaluates, installs, configures, and supports the SAN, LAN, WAN, W-LAN, VMware, and related applications.
• Creates, implements, and tests procedures for software/hardware related to the redundant network installed at alternate facility computer rooms.
• Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software problems pertaining to the LAN, WAN, and W-LAN.
• Plans and implements all security aspects of the network, including backups, network access, and integrity of data.
• Assists support of all telephone equipment including mobile phones.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from an accredited college or university preferred.
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) required.
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) preferred.
• Seven or more years of hands-on experience managing and maintaining complex network infrastructures using Cisco equipment, LAN, WAN, W-LAN, SAN, and VMware.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.), and topologies.
• Familiarity with various network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points.
• Knowledge of security best practices, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during the course of employment.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all PCCA policies, promoting and adhering to the SEAPORT values, state/federal laws.

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid bi-weekly
• Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth
• Low-cost, high-quality benefit package including health, dental & vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary life and AD&D, disability, supplemental, and pet insurance
• Virtual care telemedicine 24/7 with $0 copay
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 Education Savings Plan
• Passes to local venues, such as the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, bereavement)
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, volunteer time off, and wellbeing benefits