<p><strong>Job Title: Network Engineer</strong></p><p> <strong>Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid Schedule)</strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> We’re seeking an experienced <strong>Network Engineer</strong> with 5–10 years of hands-on experience supporting and securing enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise with firewalls (Fortinet preferred) and a versatile background across multiple networking technologies. Experience with OT environments and advanced Fortinet tools will be considered a strong plus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Configure, manage, and support network firewalls, with a focus on FortiGate.</li><li>Support firewalling and access policy management using Zscaler.</li><li>Work with Fortinet, Juniper, and other networking platforms (versatile experience beyond Cisco/Aruba preferred).</li><li>Contribute to future implementation of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.</li><li>Support both IT and OT network environments.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, efficient network operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>Senior Network Analyst</strong> to join our team and provide technical expertise and leadership in managing, designing, and troubleshooting enterprise-level network infrastructures, in the Houston area. This critical role requires deep experience with diverse networking systems, tools, and protocols, alongside strong communication and project management skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in large enterprise environments and within sectors such as Oil and Gas.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Network Design and Deployment</strong>: Proactively design robust and scalable network solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.</li><li><strong>Troubleshooting and Performance Analysis</strong>: Execute advanced troubleshooting processes, including packet-level analysis with Wireshark and application performance root cause analysis, ensuring optimal network performance across the organization.</li><li><strong>Enterprise Firewall Expertise</strong>: Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise firewall solutions, including multiple Palo Alto NextGen Firewalls, Prisma solutions, and Panorama management.</li><li><strong>Cisco Hardware Management</strong>: Provide expert-level support and configuration for Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless hardware, Nexus Data Center architecture solutions, and Cisco ISE/NAC for network access control.</li><li><strong>Network Protocols</strong>: Design and troubleshoot advanced protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, spanning tree, DMVPN, IPSEC/SSL VPNs, and network security frameworks.</li><li><strong>Network Management Systems</strong>: Manage and optimize the SolarWinds Network Management suite of applications and leverage SNMP, NetFlow, IP SLA, and other network monitoring tools.</li><li><strong>Software-Defined Networking</strong>: Implement software-defined network solutions for increased flexibility, scalability, and operational efficiency.</li><li><strong>Project Management</strong>: Lead and contribute to network-related projects, including interfacing with customers and stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet business needs.</li><li><strong>Field Support in Oil and Gas</strong>: Provide strategic and hands-on network support for field operations in the Oil and Gas industry, liaising effectively with field technicians.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>Senior Network Analyst</strong> to join our team and provide technical expertise and leadership in managing, designing, and troubleshooting enterprise-level network infrastructures, in the Houston area. This critical role requires deep experience with diverse networking systems, tools, and protocols, alongside strong communication and project management skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in large enterprise environments and within sectors such as Oil and Gas.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Network Design and Deployment</strong>: Proactively design robust and scalable network solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.</li><li><strong>Troubleshooting and Performance Analysis</strong>: Execute advanced troubleshooting processes, including packet-level analysis with Wireshark and application performance root cause analysis, ensuring optimal network performance across the organization.</li><li><strong>Enterprise Firewall Expertise</strong>: Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise firewall solutions, including multiple Palo Alto NextGen Firewalls, Prisma solutions, and Panorama management.</li><li><strong>Cisco Hardware Management</strong>: Provide expert-level support and configuration for Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless hardware, Nexus Data Center architecture solutions, and Cisco ISE/NAC for network access control.</li><li><strong>Network Protocols</strong>: Design and troubleshoot advanced protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, spanning tree, DMVPN, IPSEC/SSL VPNs, and network security frameworks.</li><li><strong>Network Management Systems</strong>: Manage and optimize the SolarWinds Network Management suite of applications and leverage SNMP, NetFlow, IP SLA, and other network monitoring tools.</li><li><strong>Software-Defined Networking</strong>: Implement software-defined network solutions for increased flexibility, scalability, and operational efficiency.</li><li><strong>Project Management</strong>: Lead and contribute to network-related projects, including interfacing with customers and stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet business needs.</li><li><strong>Field Support in Oil and Gas</strong>: Provide strategic and hands-on network support for field operations in the Oil and Gas industry, liaising effectively with field technicians.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Prior Roles</strong></p><ul><li>Previously held a role responsible for design and implementation of IT systems crossing multiple operational contexts (e.g. infrastructure, applications; applications, network; cloud, on premises)</li><li>Prior experience as a Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer, or in a “hands-on” systems design role in a pre-sales or “Customer Success” role strongly preferred</li><li>Prior experience working on behalf of clients in a Managed Services or consulting role strongly preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Experience and Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Recent hands-on design, deployment, and/or administration experience in Windows Server and Linux systems administration</li><li>Working familiarity with Unix variants and Mac OS; prior administration experience a plus</li><li>Working familiarity with Microsoft Azure and other IaaS providers preferred</li><li>Strong enterprise networking design, deployment, and/or administration experience</li><li>Working familiarity with enterprise-class vendors and product lines strongly preferred (e.g. Cisco, Cisco Meraki, HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Extreme, Brocade)</li><li>Working familiarity with enterprise-class network security appliance vendors and product lines strongly preferred (e.g. Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet)</li><li>Working familiarity with SMB/”prosumer” vendors and product lines a plus (e.g. Ubiquiti/UBNT, SonicWall, Mikrotik) a plus</li><li>Working familiarity with load balancers, VPN appliances/concentrators a plus</li><li>In depth understanding of current enterprise design patterns and norms for basic networking capabilities/concepts (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN segmentation, routing and switching, wireless)</li><li>Strong familiarity with SMB and entry-level on premises computing infrastructure technologies</li><li>Working familiarity with multiple server hardware vendors and associated management tools/platforms (e.g. Dell, HPE, Cisco, SuperMicro) strongly preferred</li><li>Working familiarity with hypervisor platforms (e.g. VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, or others) strongly preferred</li><li>Strong familiarity with enterprise storage</li><li>Working familiarity with DAS, SAN, and NAS/filer solutions</li><li>Working understanding of contemporary network storage protocols and interconnect methods (e.g. iSCSI, CIFS, FibreChannel, NFS)</li><li>Strong familiarity with basic on premises infrastructure management best practices</li><li>Rack management</li><li>Power and cooling demand management</li><li>Physical security</li><li>Strong familiarity with scripting for administrative, auditing, and other operational purposes</li><li>Prior experience writing PowerShell, Python, BASH/other Linux shell scripts strongly preferred </li><li>Prior experience with typical infrastructure and server/endpoint management toolsets</li><li>Performance and capacity management tools</li><li>Endpoint management / RMM platforms</li><li>Patch and vulnerability management tools</li><li>Prior experience with capacity planning, VM/server “right-sizing”, performance analysis</li><li>Prior experience and ownership designing server, network, application solutions through deployment phase</li><li>Prior experience administrating Office 365 services</li><li>Prior experience administrating Microsoft Exchange, Google G Suite/Workspace is a plus</li></ul>
<p><strong>Prior Roles Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Previously responsible for the <strong>design and implementation</strong> of IT systems across multiple operational contexts, including infrastructure, applications, cloud, and on-premises.</li><li>Prior <strong>Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer, or similar hands-on systems design experience</strong> strongly preferred—experience in pre-sales or Customer Success settings is advantageous.</li><li>Relevant experience working in a <strong>Managed Services</strong> or consulting role is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Technical Expertise and Knowledge:</strong></p><p><strong><em>Operating Systems & Infrastructure Management:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Recent hands-on experience with <strong>Windows Server and Linux systems administration</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>Unix variants and Mac OS</strong>; administration experience is a plus.</li><li>Proficiency in managing on-premises infrastructure, including:</li><li>Rack management.</li><li>Power and cooling demand management.</li><li>Physical security.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Cloud Computing & Virtualization:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with <strong>Microsoft Azure</strong> and other IaaS providers preferred.</li><li>Expertise with hypervisor platforms such as <strong>VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV</strong>, or other virtualization environments strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Networking Design & Deployment:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Strong enterprise networking experience, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN segmentation, routing and switching, and wireless.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>enterprise-class hardware vendors</strong>, such as Cisco, Meraki, and HPE/Aruba, for network deployment and security (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet).</li><li>Additional familiarity with SMB/”prosumer” vendors like <strong>Ubiquiti/UBNT, SonicWall, or Mikrotik</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Experience with <strong>load balancers, VPN appliances/concentrators</strong>, and network protocols across enterprise environments.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of DAS, NAS, SAN, and contemporary network storage solutions using protocols such as iSCSI, CIFS, FibreChannel, and NFS.</li><li>Significant experience writing scripts for PowerShell, Python, or Linux Shell (BASH).</li><li>Proficiency in tools designed for operational management, performance monitoring, endpoint management/RMM, and patch/vulnerability management solutions.</li><li>Prior experience administrating <strong>Microsoft Office 365 Services</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange or <strong>Google Workspace/G Suite</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Expertise in translating compliance requirements into technical configurations and solutions, with knowledge of applicable compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX).</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Prior Roles Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Previously responsible for the <strong>design and implementation</strong> of IT systems across multiple operational contexts, including infrastructure, applications, cloud, and on-premises.</li><li>Prior <strong>Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer, or similar hands-on systems design experience</strong> strongly preferred—experience in pre-sales or Customer Success settings is advantageous.</li><li>Relevant experience working in a <strong>Managed Services</strong> or consulting role is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Technical Expertise and Knowledge:</strong></p><p><strong><em>Operating Systems & Infrastructure Management:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Recent hands-on experience with <strong>Windows Server and Linux systems administration</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>Unix variants and Mac OS</strong>; administration experience is a plus.</li><li>Proficiency in managing on-premises infrastructure, including:</li><li>Rack management.</li><li>Power and cooling demand management.</li><li>Physical security.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Cloud Computing & Virtualization:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with <strong>Microsoft Azure</strong> and other IaaS providers preferred.</li><li>Expertise with hypervisor platforms such as <strong>VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV</strong>, or other virtualization environments strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Networking Design & Deployment:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Strong enterprise networking experience, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN segmentation, routing and switching, and wireless.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>enterprise-class hardware vendors</strong>, such as Cisco, Meraki, and HPE/Aruba, for network deployment and security (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet).</li><li>Additional familiarity with SMB/”prosumer” vendors like <strong>Ubiquiti/UBNT, SonicWall, or Mikrotik</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Experience with <strong>load balancers, VPN appliances/concentrators</strong>, and network protocols across enterprise environments.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of DAS, NAS, SAN, and contemporary network storage solutions using protocols such as iSCSI, CIFS, FibreChannel, and NFS.</li><li>Significant experience writing scripts for PowerShell, Python, or Linux Shell (BASH).</li><li>Proficiency in tools designed for operational management, performance monitoring, endpoint management/RMM, and patch/vulnerability management solutions.</li><li>Prior experience administrating <strong>Microsoft Office 365 Services</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange or <strong>Google Workspace/G Suite</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Expertise in translating compliance requirements into technical configurations and solutions, with knowledge of applicable compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX).</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations across various platforms. This role requires a proactive individual with expertise in system administration and a commitment to optimizing performance and reliability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the daily performance and functionality of IT systems, ensuring smooth operations.<br>• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot VMware environments to maintain system efficiency.<br>• Administer and support Microsoft Office 365 applications, ensuring proper functionality and user accessibility.<br>• Perform regular system updates and backups to safeguard data and minimize downtime.<br>• Monitor network activities and address security vulnerabilities to protect against potential threats.<br>• Provide technical support to staff, resolving issues related to hardware, software, and system access.<br>• Collaborate with other teams to implement IT solutions that align with organizational goals.<br>• Maintain documentation of system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.<br>• Evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and scalability.
<p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide hands-on support for day-to-day cloud operations, including responding to end-user tickets and troubleshooting cloud-related issues.</li><li>Collaborate with business units to understand their cloud needs and offer recommendations for optimal solutions.</li><li>Manage and maintain AWS accounts (50+), ensuring secure and efficient usage across various business units.</li><li>Participate in Teams threads to address ongoing cloud requests and provide timely support.</li><li>Assist in building and refining Active Directory (AD) and Group Policies to enhance the cloud environment.</li><li>Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the evolution of our cloud infrastructure.</li><li>Operate independently while maintaining a strong focus on user support and service excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p>
