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The Network Engineer leverages strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions that support business operations.\nAdditional Details\nThis role allows for voluntary remote work for the majority of your working time within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with occasional on-site presence at our Corporate Campus for training, meetings, and business needs. This role may also require limited travel for business purposes. \nU.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. \nWe’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and implement new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks\nInstall, configure and support network equipment\nProcure network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation\nConfigure routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and security\nRecommend changes to improve network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes\nProvide technical support to junior staff\nProvide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems\nMay perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nAbility to analyze and resolve problems\nKnowledge of hardware components, systems, software, and networking technologies\nAbility to mentor/guide others to perform troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, solution development, and implementation within specific technology areas\nSkilled in partnering, negotiation, and communication in working with Business Customers and Technology support\nAbility to prioritize effectively and take on multiple concurrent assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible self-work and/or the work of others\nAbility to develop, present, and effectively communicate complex ideas and strategies in both technical and user-friendly language to a variety of audiences\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, Customer service-oriented environment with a high regard for hospitality\nSkilled in troubleshooting, analyzing and resolving network traffic and issues\nEducation\nRequired: High School Diploma or GED\nRequired: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or similar fields of study or equivalent advanced level experience\nExperience\nIntermediate level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:Industry-related experience as a Wireless Network Engineer\nNetwork hardware/platforms (Cisco IOS, Cisco WLAN, Aruba WLAN, Catalyst Center, Aruba Central, Meraki Dashboard)\nCommunication protocols (TCP/IP) and routing protocols\nWAN connectivity\nNetwork diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, Ekahau, wireless survey tools)\n\nPreferred: Working knowledge of Netbrain network mapping solutions\nPreferred: Working knowledge with WAN optimization tools (Riverbed, SDWAN) \nPreferred: Experience in automation technologies\nPreferred: Experience in Cloud Connectivity\nPreferred: Experience in Campus / Enterprise scale operations\nPreferred: Experience in Data Center migrations\nPreferred: Experience in multi MDF/IDF environments\nPreferred: Experience support large discontinuous networks spanning multiple regions \nLicensing/Certification\nN/A\nPhysical Abilities\nAbility to perform work duties from [limited space workstation/desk/office area] for extended periods of time\nAbility to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job\nAbility to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job\nOther Qualifications\nMust maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines\nMust be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986\nMust be at least 18 years of age\nMust be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines\nMust be able to travel and /or attend Company and non-Company facilities and remote locations such as remote-based offices as necessary\nPay & Benefits\nCompetitive market salary from $114,200-$126,900 per year* depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement. For eligible leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.\nBenefits you’ll love:\nFly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) \nSouthwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** \nPotential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit*** \nCompetitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) \nSouthwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. 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